{"article":{"id":149015,"heading":"Sanctuary Movement Spreads East","author":"Jesse Diaz","created":"2006-03-05 00:42:17","modified":"2013-11-11 00:38:36","last_modified":"Mon, 11 Nov 2013 07:38:36","article":"

MEDIA ADVISORY\r\n\r\nFrom: Coalition for Safety and Well Being\r\n\r\nContacts:\r\nGustavo Ramirez (909-519-3233)\r\nJose Calderon (909-952-1640)\r\n\r\n\r\nOn Monday, March 6th, at 6:30 P. M., the City of Pomona’s Coalition for Safety and Well Being will support a resolution before the Pomona City Council to oppose Congressional Bill HR 4437. This bill, which\r\nhas already passed the House of Representatives, is now in the Senate’s Judiciary Committee. This bill, if passed, classifies the eleven million undocumented\r\nimmigrants working in the U.S. as “aggravated felons” and subjects them to deportation and imprisonment and deprives them of any access to a hearing prior to\r\ndeportation. It places religious groups, employers, and private citizens at risk of criminal prosecution for aiding undocumented immigrants. It eliminates\r\nbirthright citizenship for babies born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants. Finally, it encourages local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws.\r\n\r\nThe coalition believes this bill to be an endangerment and infringement of the safety and well being of Pomona’s residents. Opposing the Bill would secure the continual unity and appreciation of Pomona’s rich cultural diversity. Opposing the Bill would secure the continual respect for the Human and Civil Rights of Pomona’s residents. Opposing the Bill would secure that Pomona’s youth and children continue to thrive in an environment that entitles them to a life of liberty and a pursuit of happiness. \r\n\r\nThe coalition sees this bill as part of a growing trend to blame immigrants for the economic problems in the country. Various studies have shown that immigrant\r\nworkers contribute more than they take out of the economy. The coalition is united in stopping this bill and supporting efforts to legalize immigrant workers and to support their human rights.\r\n\r\nThe coalition, which includes dozens of church, union, student, immigrant rights, and community groups, will rally outside the city hall before presenting a petition and resolution urging the city council to\r\noppose the bill.\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\n","contact":"","link":"","address":"","phone":"","parent_id":0,"mime_type":"text\/html","summary":"Please attend the Pomona council meeting Monday night, and or pass the this information along to anyone and everyone that may be affected, including clergy, law enforcement, teachers, mailmen, storeowners, bus drivers, clerks, phone operators, etc.","numcomment":0,"fileurl":"\/uploads\/","filesize":null,"article_url":"\/news\/2006\/03\/149015.php"},"attachments":[],"comments":[]}