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majority of Americans agree that establishing a pathway to
permanent legal status for undocumented workers is right and
just. For Jews, the Torah commands that “You shall have one
standard for stranger and citizen alike” (Lev. 24:22). According
to a recent survey, more than 70 percent of American Jews
believe that welcoming the stranger and pursuing justice are
important political values. Additionally, a majority of American
Jews believe that increased immigration strengthens American
society   For the undocumented, achieving legal status will be
no easy task under the current proposal. The framework for
allowing undocumented immigrants to achieve citizenship is
expected to be a lengthy 13 year process. No amnesty is
involved. Current language indicates that immigrants must pay
fines, prove they are employed, pass a criminal background