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As residents of the Wyoming Valley, we encourage you to continue to publish stories about the positive contributions of community members who immigrated to the United States, recently or decades back.We ask you to educate all of us in Northeastern Pennsylvania with accurate information about changes in immigration policy that would correct the flaws in our current system. In particular, we are concerned about the injustice of separating families over missing or outdated documentation, and the career and academic impediments created for those who immigrated without documents as children.At times, the airwaves and Internet are crowded with invective targeted at people who simply want to escape crime, violence and dire economic conditions at home. While there are legitimate concerns about border control, those who have circumvented regulations have done so not because they are criminals by habit, but because they have chosen to risk everything for a chance at a safer and more productive life for their families. Who among us doesn&#8217;t understand that motive &#8211; the desire to live a better life?All of us in Northeastern Pennsylvania have benefited from the hard work of immigrants. Whether farm workers who harvest the tomatoes and Christmas trees we enjoy, or kitchen staff who prepare food for our celebrations with friends, or health and child-care assistants who keep our loved ones safe and comfortable, these immigrants have allowed us to live better lives. They deserve a chance to do the same.We hope you will continue to tell their stories.Margarita M. RoseTreasurerOn behalf of The Steering CommitteePeace and Justice CenterWilkes-Barre

Letter to the Editor: Immigrants’ contributions to Northeastern Pennsylvania merit ongoing news coverage