Attendees call immigration discussion ‘preaching to the choir’

People who attended a Wednesday discussion about anti-illegal-immigration ordinances by local governments were largely supportive of the rights of immigrants, both those with and without papers. Most said they enjoyed hearing the ideas of community leaders but acknowledged the debate was a meeting of the like-minded.

“It was sort of preaching to the choir,” said Laura Valle, executive director of La Voz of Loudoun, an immigrant-advocacy group.