Press Release
Sat. Nov 15: Gutierrez to Address Family Separation & the Future of Immigration Reform
Chicago event will kick off national effort to demonstrate human impact of immigration crisis
November 13, 2008
Media Contact: Rebecca Dreilinger (202) 225-8203
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Saturday, Nov. 15, 9am:
(Chicago, IL) This Saturday, November 15, 2008, U.S. Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) will hold a critical community meeting for United States citizens and legal permanent residents who fear that a family member may be at risk of deportation. More than 1,500 attendees are expected from the Chicago area and beyond.
"With the election of Barack Obama to the Presidency, comprehensive immigration reform is closer than ever to becoming a reality, but we cannot afford to stop fighting for a moment," said Rep. Gutierrez. "By putting a human face on the issue and addressing the tragedy that our broken immigration system causes millions of U.S. citizens, we can demonstrate that raids and deportation-only policies do little more than rip our families apart. By telling our stories as a community, we can drive home the immediate need for an immigration system that ensures our security — national security, economic security and family security."
Only U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents should attend this important meeting. Members of the press are advised to arrive by 9am.
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Who: |
Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez |
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Saturday, November 15, 2008, 9:00 a.m. |
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Saint Pius V. Catholic Church |
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