(The Center Square) - A bipartisan group of lawmakers have introduced a bill to offer immigrants the opportunity to live and work in the United States legally.
The Dignity Act of 2025 establishes a seven year temporary legal status program allowing immigrants to live and work legally based on the completion of certain tasks.
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