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Senate adopts resolution urging Congress to modernize 1929 immigration registry
Summary
The California State Senate on the floor adopted Senate Joint Resolution 8 (SJR 8), calling on Congress to update the federal registry law created in 1929 and last meaningfully revised in 1986. The measure passed by voice/roll call and drew both support and objections during floor debate.
The California State Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 8 on the floor, urging Congress to modernize the federal immigration registry first created in 1929 and last updated in 1986. Senator Adegin presented the resolution and asked colleagues to support giving long‑term undocumented residents a path to lawful permanent status through a revised registry provision. The resolution passed with an official tally of Ayes 28, No 0 and was recorded adopted on the floor.
Why it matters: SJR 8 asks Congress to adjust the registry cutoff that currently dates to Jan. 1, 1972, by establishing a rolling eligibility date (the resolution cites an example of residency of seven years or more). Supporters said a modernized…
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