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Immigration headlines from the last week...

According to this WSJ article LouisvilleKentucky is growing because itwelcomes Bantu immigrants.  It is nice to see positive articles about immigration:

• Wall Street Journal, Sept 18, 2007

President Sarkozy's government in France has promised to deport 25,000 undocumented immigrants this year.  The raids incite fear in immigrant communities. 

• AP Newswire, Sept. 21, 2007

 At the U.S.Border, the desert takes a rising toll.  Until the deaths in the desert end US immigration policy will be under stress. 

• The New York Times, Sept. 15, 2007

According to this op-ed in the Washington Post by Michael Gerson, Republicans have done themselves irreparable harm by their intolerant stance on immigration.

• Washinton Post, Sept. 19, 2007

The fight for the DREAM ACT continues.  Students and supporters launch a national fast:

• NCLR Press release, Sept. 13, 2007