The driver was freed on bail and evaded immigration authorities when they went to arrest him, said Mr. Odette, a resident of Rockwall, Tex. “It is important to me to hear that the president is doing something to address the immigration issue,” Mr. Odette said. Image “It is an honor to meet important people and feel that immigrants are loved by so many Americans,” said Sandra Diaz, a native of Costa Rica who is now a legal resident of the United States. Credit Christopher Gregory for The New York TimesAlso among the Republican invitees were leaders of the United States Border Patrol union, which has been a staunch backer of the president and his plan for a wall on the border. Having fled domestic violence, they are living in Murfreesburo, Tenn., while they fight in court to remain in the United States.

Source: New York Times February 06, 2019 00:25 UTC