House lawmakers, after years of dodging a vote on immigration, may finally be ready to tackle it this month thanks to external pressure from advocacy groups and internal pressure from GOP members who represent thousands of people who came to the United States illegally as children.

Republicans could vote on legislation as soon as this month, although many details remain undecided.

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