Vilsack calls for immigration reform
REGISTER STAFF

Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack, a Democratic candidate for president, today called for reform of the nation’s immigration and enforcement policies.

“The actions at Swift Packing in Marshalltown yesterday reinforce the demand from Americans that the federal government reform the nation’s immigration and enforcement policy,” Vilsack said in a statement.

“A straightforward path to lawful citizenship, reinforced with secure borders, is long overdue.”

Vilsack said state government workers would attempt to help children who may be without parents after the raid at the meatpacking plant.

“I have directed my office to assist in every way possible so that these children, many of whom were born and go to school in Iowa, are properly protected,” Vilsack said.

“We will also continue our outreach to families in the Marshalltown community to ensure they are aware of the resources that state government can provide.”