11.   Sharansky, who represents Russian immigrants, wants the government to recognize the civil marriages of many of his supporters.

12.   Shas is an ultra-Orthodox Sephardic political party, representing Jewish immigrants from North Africa and the Middle East.

13.   That revived questions in his party about whether he and Sharansky, close friends, really represent Russian immigrants.

14.   The decision can be made in a matter of hours and without a lawyer representing the immigrant.

15.   This was good news to lawyers representing immigrants.

16.   To overcome that, census outreach teams in Austin and across the country have tried to enlist the help of organizations that serve and represent immigrants.

17.   Cabinet Minister Yuli Edelstein, a leader of a party representing Russian immigrants, said his constituents like seeing Israelis shaking hands with Russian leaders.

18.   For the first time, a party representing immigrants from the former Soviet Union ran candidates for local councils.

19.   He gradually turned to politics, aspiring to represent the immigrants, who have struggled to adjust.

20.   It has prompted protests by several groups representing immigrants.