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Parent Article: One May Day, Two Protests |
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by Colleen
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28 Apr 2006
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What: Press Conference at Rep.Tim Johnson's office
When: Monday May 1 st
Why: Over 1,000 community members, students and allies marched on April 10th here in CU to denounce H.R. 4437 and the scapegoating of the undocumented community, and in unity voiced their support for true immigration reform.
In response Rep. Johnson issued a statement, stating:
"On this subject, I make no apologies for my vote last December on the Border Security Act. We must protect those borders. We must stem the flow of illegal aliens first and foremost before we begin the task of addressing other elements of immigration reform. The House has done its job and now it is up to the Senate to act.
People across the District are angry about this. I encounter the issue at every stop, every meeting, every day, it seems. Citizens are losing their jobs, our social service systems are overburdened, people attempting citizenship through legal channels are especially infuriated. Above all, citizens are angry that people from another country presume a right to this rare privilege of American citizenship."
Rep. Johnson not only continues to disregard the requests of the community it is his duty to represent, but further, his statements are an insult and injury to the community. The scapegoating of undocumented immigrants is dishonest and shameful. We must hold him accountable for his statements and for his actions.
Time: 1pm- We will gather at Circle Dr. in front of Illini Union.
Transportation will be provided. We ask people with cars to bring them as well. |
