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A Place at the Table: The Moral Case for Pathways to Citizenship
At its core, it is an ethical issue that demands we recognize the humanity of millions who contribute to our society while living in the shadows.
A Place at the Table: The Moral Case for Pathways to Citizenship
In a nation built on the ideals of freedom, opportunity, and equality, the question of how we treat those seeking refuge, work, and a chance to thrive within our borders tests our moral fabric. The debate over pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants has long been framed through economic and security lenses.
Still, at its core, it is an ethical issue that demands we recognize the humanity of millions who contribute to our society while living in the shadows.
As threats like Project 2025 emerge, aiming to cement barriers to citizenship and ramp up punitive immigration measures, we must confront the human cost of these policies and reaffirm the principles that define us as a nation.
Denying people a pathway to legal status is not just an administrative decision—it is a moral failure that perpetuates inequality, suffering, and division.
