African American Leadership Council Comes out against 'Gang of Eight' Immigration Bill (Full Video 04-24-13)

The African American Leadership Council asked the Congressional Black Caucus to oppose the Senate Gang of Eight’s immigration bill at a press conference Wednesday morning. 

The leaders called on the caucus to protect black workers by opposing the 844-page bill, portions of which the coalition described as amnesty. 

The bill released last week would place 11 to 12 million illegal immigrants on a path to citizenship. 

Speakers at the press conference cited the disparate impact of legalization on low-skilled workers, particularly black workers. They stressed the economic security issues involved in granting illegal immigrants a path to citizenship. 

The council questioned whether there are enough low-skill jobs for both African Americans and immigrants. One member said increased immigration levels would keep black unemployment, which is already nearly double the national average, elevated for some time.

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