Immigration Divides the Nation

Our report on the debate over what to do about America's 11 million illegal immigrants sparked comment from readers who argued against punishing people for seeking a better life. But others rejected offering citizenship to those who have broken the law or are unwilling to assimilate

"Should They Stay Or Should They Go?" [April 10] was a thought-provoking contribution to the divisive debate on illegal immigration. The 11 million illegal immigrants living in the U.S. broke our laws, and that has to be remedied. But surely the majority of them are otherwise law-abiding, hardworking individuals, many with children who are American...

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