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Gov. Rauner Wants Comprehensive National Immigration Reform

Brian Mackey/Illinois Public Radio

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is calling on Congress to come up with a comprehensive immigration program. 

Speaking on The 21st, Rauner said it is "almost impossible" for someone to come to the U.S. legally, but he commented that illegal immigration is easy "and that causes challenges especially for less skilled workers."

He added, "It can push up unemployment."

The governor said the immigration system is broken and not helping anyone—either individuals or businesses.

Rauner wants Congress to pass a comprehensive immigration laws instead of having states or even cities pass their own.