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A significant legislative issue discussed was the so-called Dignity Bill, which has recently been reintroduced and is garnering attention. Liveman explained that this bill could serve as a pathway to permanent legal status and eventual citizenship for hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants.
Details of the Bill:
Supported by a coalition of Republican lawmakers, the bill proposes granting a "twilight" legal status to immigrants who entered the U.S. before 2020 for a fee — effectively providing them provisional legality without conferring full citizenship.
Critics' Concerns: