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April 9th, 2024

Chicago leaders Raul Raymundo and Sylvia Puente urged President Biden to grant work permits to 10.5 million undocumented immigrants, including 500,000 in Illinois. Following the tragic collapse of a Baltimore bridge, where six immigrants lost their lives, Raymundo and Puente emphasized the vital contributions of undocumented workers and urged President Biden to use parole authority to enact this change, citing widespread support and tangible benefits to the U.S. economy and society.