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(The Morning Call)Opinion: When we debate immigration, remember who helped build the Lehigh Valley

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2026-10-11
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The Morning Call
Summary
The development of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley was closely tied to immigrant labor. During World War I, nearly 10,000 of Bethlehem Steel’s 30,000 workers were immigrants. They contributed to the region’s industrial growth and community development despite facing prejudice and suspicion. Over generations, immigrants and their descendants became integral members of American society while preserving aspects of their cultural heritage.

The author argues that legitimate debates over immigration laws and border security should not lead to discrimination against immigrants. History demonstrates that integration is a mutual process in which immigrants and host communities influence one another. Enforcing immigration laws and protecting national borders are compatible with respecting human dignity and building inclusive communities. Immigration is not separate from American history but an essential part of it.
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