Hispanics--affected more than any other ethnic group by immigration laws--have a profound interest in the implementation of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. The National Council of La Raza holds the following views: (1) the proposed regulations implementing the Act are unacceptable; (2) the capacity and resources necessary for effective implementation are insufficient; and (3) the lack of public education efforts is aggravating widespread confusion and misunderstanding of the law. Without major changes in the regulations, it is clear that many eligible persons will be deterred from applying; many others will apply only to have their applications denied--not because they fail to meet the statutory critera, but because of unduly restrictive regulations. The National Council of La Raza urges that the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) remove the unnecessarily restrictive and burdensome aspects of the proposed regulations, negotiate in good faith with potential "Qualified Designated Entities," expand the scope of the proposed public information campaign, and immediately cease the dissemination of misleading or inaccurate information. In order for legalization to succeed, the INS must determine that legalization is in the public interest and that maximum participation of the eligible population is essential. (JHZ)