Yakima Herald Joins Local Law Enforcement in Urging Support for Immigration Reform

Yesterday, the Yakima Herald editorial board joined the chorus of voices across Washington, including local law enforcement , who are calling for a comprehensive solution to our broken immigration system.

The editorial cites a Washington State Sheriff's Association letter from last summer with this urgent plea for reform: "We urge Congress and the President to enact a comprehensive immigration law that secures the borders and addresses the reality of illegal workers in a comprehensive manner so that this nation can now move forward." The Washington State Sheriff's Association is just one of numerous local law enforcement groups across the nation speaking out for reform to protect our communities and increase public safety.

In recent months, the diverse list of voices speaking out in support of immigration reform has ranged from the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben Bernanke, to libertarian think-tanks like the Cato Institute. We hope that Congress will join them in recognizing the urgent need to reform our broken immigration system, for our families, for our economy and for our future.