John Manley, an immigration attorney, argues that the process to enter the U.S. legally is virtually impossible for individuals from certain countries like Mexico, leading to devastating outcomes. He notes extreme delays in processing applications, exemplified by a client who buried his brothers after a 15-year wait. Immigration laws have not been reformed in 40 years, creating a crisis that affects both immigrants and the economy. Sen. Alex Padilla is proposing legislation to create a path to citizenship for long-term residents, although its passage remains uncertain amid a divided Congress.
John Manley emphasizes that for many immigrants, particularly from nations like Mexico, the legal process to enter the U.S. is nearly impossible, with long waits leading to tragic outcomes.
Manley shares a story of a U.S. citizen who waited over 15 years for legal residency for his brothers, only to bury them instead.
Sen. Alex Padilla is set to introduce legislation aimed at providing a path to citizenship for 11 million immigrants who have been in the U.S. for at least seven years.
With immigration laws largely unchanged for nearly 40 years, experts warn that the current system is unsustainable and detrimental to the economy.
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