A resolution authorizing the Senate Judiciary committee to make a thorough investigation of the immigration system of the United States was approved by that committee today and is now in the Rules Committee awaiting (##)eduling for floor debate.
If approved by the Senate, the resolution would authorize the Judiciary Committee (##) study the immigration system with reference to the history and development of U.S. immigration policy, the administration of immigration and deportation laws, the ex(##)t, “if any” of illegal immigration, the situation with respect to the displaced (##)rsons of Europe, and the possible effect on this country of any change in the immigration laws. Co-sponsor of the resolution is Sen. Chapman Revercomb, Republican (##) West Virginia, who is a foe of immigration.
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