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Illegal immigrants' high birth rate feeds debate about citizenship

Many families are worried about possible changes in immigration policies that might affect children born in the U.S. to illegal immigrants. (iStockPhoto)

Birth-rate study fuels citizenship debate for kids of illegal immigrants">Birth-rate study fuels citizenship debate for kids of illegal immigrants

A growing population of children are caught in a debate about their parents' status and their citizenship. Immigration-enforcement hard-liners call them "anchor babies" because they see the kids as a ticket to benefits and legal status for families.

GRAPHIC: immigration percentages in the U.S.

McCollum proposes immigration bill similar to AZ

POLL: Should children of illegal immigrants born in the U.S. be citizens?

Coconut Creek pastor
takes on uplifting mission ">Coconut Creek pastor
takes on uplifting mission

Pastor T.J. McCormick hoisted himself up on a cherry picker and vowed to stay aloft until people are inspired to donate 1,000 school backpacks.

VIDEO: Church pastor 'elevated' for a good cause

A look at South Floridians who have done stunts for charity

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