Give undocumented immigrants a chance to become US citizens
Undocumented immigrants should be granted a legal status which includes the chance to become US citizens with minimal processing fees and credit for all payments into the Social Security System which have been placed in "Suspense Files".
Source: 2008 Green Party Platform from 2008 Chicago Convention
Jul 13, 2008
Don’t blame immigrants for social and economic problems
Our nation was built with a rich tapestry of immigrants and we must continue to respect the potential contributions and RIGHTS of our new immigrants.
Preferential quotas based on
race, class, and ideology should be abandoned for immigration policies that promote fairness, NON-DISCRIMINATION and family reunification.
We find particular attention should be given those minorities who are political exiles and refugees, including
Russian Jews, mid-East Kurds, Tibetans and Haitians.
Our relationship with our neighbor to the south, Mexico, needs to be given added attention. Our border relations and reciprocal economic opportunities should be a central concern of government that
is looking to improved economic, environmental and social conditions for both peoples.
We oppose those who seek to divide us for political gain by raising ethnic and racial hatreds, blaming immigrants for social and economic problems.
Source: Green Party Platform, at 2000 National Convention
Jun 25, 2000
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