Ruben Barrales, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce president, CEO
Immigration laws must be enforced. At the same time, we can apply a compassionate approach that works to protect families. Within the parameters of immigration law, there should be an emphasis on helping to keep families together. Each situation is different, but in most cases, minor children should be allowed to be united with their parents when appropriate.
Family reunification should be a primary policy goal. As immigration laws are ultimately reformed, hopefully there can be provisions to allow immigration officials and judges to take family relationships into account, especially in cases that involve minor children who are U.S. citizens.