Leading up to President Donald Trump's inauguration, KUOW reached out to a diverse group of people in the Puget Sound region to find out what this moment means to them. Here are the thoughts of Seattle resident Dujie Tahat.
As Congress moves forward with immigration reform, we take a look at how this issue connects to culture, business and families in the Northwest.Our region is home to a unique blend of immigrants who work in all parts of our economy — from high-tech to agriculture. This population already has a deeply-rooted history here. And its ranks are expanding rapidly.Proposals for comprehensive immigration reform address border security, employment verification, guest-worker programs and pathway to citizenship for an estimated 11 million unauthorized immigrants in the US.
