Immigration is one of the most urgent problems our country faces today. With a little political will and leadership, it can be solvable.
There are an estimated 11 million undocumented people in the United States, according to the Pew Research Center. These people are living and working in the shadows in fear of deportation or prosecution, instead of contributing to and helping to grow our economy.
Meanwhile, nationally and in our state, businesses across industries like agriculture, construction and technology are suffering critical shortages of workers needed to fill open job positions.
Read the full story from The Tennessean (TN): Opinion: It’s time to renew a push for immigration reform
