@pbsnews: As the Trump administration continues its immigration crackdown, Rep. María Salazar, R-Fla., is one of a few members of Congress now seeking to address the issue through legislation. She has introduced a House bill, called the Dignity Act, that is aimed at addressing immigration reform. “What are we going to do with those people who have been here for more than five years, have American kids, are paying taxes, have been contributing to the economy, people that are not criminals? It's true that they are illegals. Of course they are illegals, but someone gave them a job,” she said, adding “It's true they're illegal, but they have been helping the economy for 20 years. So let's be realistic, guys,” she told Geoff Bennett. “Let's do something with them. Let's give them dignity.” Salazar, who represents Miami-Dade County, said that if the United States wants to “continue growing as the number one economy in the world” and be “the beacon of hope and the bastion of human rights and civil rights,” then the nation needs to focus on the immigrants who are here now. She also said she has been in touch with the Trump administration and the Department of Homeland Security about immigration policy. “I am saying, be careful, because we do need to follow the law and give due process,” Salazar said. “They have been very receptive when I have gone to them with specific cases where the due process has not been followed.” Tap the link in our bio for more from the interview. #immigration #News #politics #Trump

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