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States press ahead on immigration reform


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Many states are not waiting for immigration reform from Congress and the president, and are forging ahead with their own immigration laws. The result so far is a patchwork -- where some states are stricter than the current federal law, while others are more lenient.

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  • Josh Goodman: Covers immigration issues for Governing magazine.
  • Devona Walker: Reporter for the Daily Oklahoman. She covers immigration issues.
  • Antonio Olivo: Reporter at the Chicago Tribune.

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