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Mexican consul's biggest challenge is immigration

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"'Obviously, the Mexican government's intention is exactly what is happening – American businesses and banks would begin to accept these documents as secure and, therefore, sort of normalize illegal immigrants,' says Rosemary Jenks, government relations director for Numbers USA, a group favoring immigration restrictions."http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/071607dntexhubbard.3b4a01d.html

By Diane Solis, in the Dallas Morning News

Wealthy donors fund immigration movement

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But groups supporting stronger immigration policy and tighter border control say they rely more on small donations from individuals than large foundations.

Numbers USA, which says it has 366,000 members, saw its membership grow 50 percent since Jan. 1, and 18 percent in May, spokeswoman Caroline Espinosa said. Two-thirds of the group's financial support comes from private individuals, with the average donation being $40.

Supporters of fragile bill fear amendments

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Opponents promise to push back. "We have seen a lot of activism and we anticipate a lot next week," said Caroline Espinosa of NumbersUSA, a group that wants to reduce immigration. Because the deal is drawing criticism from the Democratic left and Republican right, "we see a great possibility they will not pass it," Espinosa said.

By Kathy Keily, USA Today

Groups Lobby for Immigration Reform

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"Caroline Espinosa, a spokesperson for Numbers USA, an organization that advocates for immigration reduction, said that the number of members registered on the group's Web site swelled after the president and senators reached a compromise. The organization is drawing from these grassroots supporters to 'ramp up its efforts' this week...

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