It is a 614 page bill probably written by immigration lawyers hired by Kennedy and McCain. It it tough reading. If you try reading the
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986" aka Simpson-Mazzoli, you can understand why it might be difficult for anyone to understand what is in the bill. Frankly, I doubt whether McCain or Kennedy were aware of everything that has been buried in it.
"I doubt whether McCain or Kennedy were aware of everything that has been buried in it." Certainly not everything, but I strongly suspect they're aware of the major points. ....which includes the massive increase in legal immigration, of course. Kennedy has a long history of supporting such legislation (see post #5).