Sunday, December 28, 2008

Immigration Activists Battle Harsh Laws Across U.S.

by Marcelo Ballvé, New America Media
December 22, 2008

Editor's Note: Realizing that the immigration wars have trickled down into state legislatures and even county boards, those who advocate for immigrants have begun weaving together coalitions to have their voices heard. These groups may include business, civil rights, labor or faith-based organizations. New America Media contributing editor Marcelo Ballvé is based in New York.

JACKSON, Miss. -- Ever since the harshest immigration law in the country went into effect in this state July 1st, activists on the ground have mobilized a diverse coalition-- including civil rights, church and labor leaders-- to build opposition to it. [...]

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http://news.newamericamedia.org/news/view_article.html?article_id=1e2b1d68506bb0697893f32744779675

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