Immigrant-rights groups put hope in new Congress

“After several stalled legislative attempts to overhaul the countrys immigration system, some immigrant-rights groups say they are hopeful the new Democratic-controlled Congress will be able to pass a comprehensive immigration reform package.

“It feels as if the political space is very much open for the kind of immigration reform we have been talking about,” Cecilia Munoz, vice president of the National Council of La Raza, said Thursday during a conference call with reporters. “There are good signs in both bodies of Congress.”"

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