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ICIRR Mourns Tragedy at Immigration Services Agency in Binghamton, NY

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It is particularly sad that a place that offers hope and assists immigrants to better integrate into American society has now become the site of such tragedy. Our hopes and prayers go out to the victims and families and the entire Binghamton community. Read more…

Shouldn't Immigrants Pay Taxes, Too?

Fact: Undocumented immigrants do pay taxes. They pump $7 billion per year into our social security system at a time when baby boomers are getting ready to retire and birth rates are going down. Learn more...

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