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Trumps Harsh Words on Immigration Is Motivating Immigrants
U.S. News and World Report ^ | 5/2/2016 | Sergio Bustos, Associated Press

Posted on 05/02/2016 4:17:50 AM PDT by MIA_eccl1212

Tens of thousands of immigrants seeking citizenship as immigration is key campaign issue.

MIAMI (AP) — Tens of thousands of immigrants are applying for U.S. citizenship in a year when immigration is at the center in this year's presidential campaign.

Many immigration advocates say fear of Donald Trump becoming president is motivating many longtime immigrants to apply for citizenship, so they can vote.

On a recent Saturday morning in South Florida, 50-year-old Edgar Ospina (oh-SPEE'-nah) stood in a long line to take the first step

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Indiana; US: New York; US: Ohio; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: 2016election; campaign; citizenship; election2016; immigration; inyourheadrentfree; newyork; presidentdonaldtrump; trump
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To: MIA_eccl1212

Many immigration advocates say fear of Donald Trump becoming president is motivating many longtime immigrants to apply for citizenship, so they can vote. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The Donald is turning out the vote, and many will vote for HIM!

But the kicker is that many who cannot apply for citizenship are also planning to leave.


41 posted on 05/02/2016 9:59:55 AM PDT by Candor7 ( Obama fascism article:(http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/05/barack_obama_the_quintessentia_1.html)
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To: usconservative

As they learn the responsibilities of citizenship they will honor the words of Trump.


42 posted on 05/02/2016 11:00:17 AM PDT by Louis Foxwell (Stop Islam and save the world.)
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To: MIA_eccl1212

There is nothing to fear if you are LEGAL.


43 posted on 05/02/2016 11:00:45 AM PDT by San F
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To: patriot08

These illegal criminals are overrunning California. Trump will finally seal the borders.


44 posted on 05/02/2016 11:00:45 AM PDT by San F
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To: Snowybear

Until 0bama makes the process an overnight affair.


45 posted on 05/02/2016 5:51:59 PM PDT by Gamecock ( Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul...Matthew 10:28)
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