Cardinal Mahony: "Immigrants are us" (LINK)

"Our nation needs an immigration system that upholds the rule of law, responds to our long-term economic need, values family unity, and respects basic human rights.  Now, our immigration system accomplishes none of these goals.  Our democracy was built on the premise that unjust laws can be changed."

"As a citizen and an observer of the law-making process, I believe I can say with confidence that the American public is somewhat disillusioned with the posturing and rhetoric that has become so prominent in our political culture.  This dynamic has been displayed most recently during the national health-care debate, with the subject of immigrants and their eligibility for health-care an ongoing controversy."

For upcoming changes to immigration detention policies, go to: 
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/06/us/politics/06detain.html?_r=1&hpw