Vigil to highlight economic contributions of Texas immigrants

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The immigration debate is taking center stage on the south steps of the State Capitol Thursday night. Hundreds are expected to turn out for a candlelight vigil to show lawmakers the vital contribution immigrants make to the Texas economy.
The vigil was prompted by Senate Bill 4, which would prohibit sanctuary city policies. While this type of legislation has come up during past sessions, the immigration advocacy group, Immigrants United, who is holding the vigil, says they