Immigration advocates in New York are stepping up pressure on Senator Clinton and Senator Schumer, saying they have been disappointed in the lawmakers for their low profiles on the issue.

While members of Congress from across the country have weighed in on the issue of comprehensive immigration reform, proposing legislation and speaking out against restrictive measures, Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Schumer have been relatively silent, to the dismay of community leaders in New York.

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