Illegals-advocate group to stalk Minutemen kids

WorldNetDaily ^ | February 25, 2006

[Man50D]

A Maryland organization that runs four government-funded day-labor hiring centers is training volunteer "legal observers" to videotape members of the Minuteman border security group and to picket their homes, places of work and their children's schools.

"We are going to target them in a specific way," Gustavo Torres, executive director of Casa de Maryland told the Maryland Gazette, speaking of the Minutemen volunteers who have set up a surveillance site across the street to discreetly photograph contractors who pick up day laborers at the center.

Going out with their own cameras will only be the first step his group takes.

"Then we are going to picket their houses, and the schools of their kids, and go to their work," Torres said. "If they are going to do this to us, we are going to respond in the same way, to let people know their neighbors are extremists, that they are anti-immigrant. They are going to hear from us."

The Minuteman Project's "covert" campaign to monitor day labor centers has been in operation for a little over a week. The group, which started with much-publicized efforts to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border and report sightings of illegal aliens to the Border Patrol, has turned its attention to the employers who hire undocumented workers.

"From a national standpoint, we want to close the border down and stop the flow of illegals," said Stephen Schreiman, president of a newly formed Maryland chapter. "We want to do the same thing here, but our approach will be a little different. What we want to do is to basically discourage contractors and businesses from hiring illegals. It's against federal law.

"We're going to go after these [contractors] at the state and local level because these people aren't paying taxes. We're going to take these people and through a vetting process determine which ones are not paying their taxes and doing business in an inappropriate manner and then turn them over to the appropriate authorities for prosecution. That should put a damper on the hiring of illegals."

The most recent annual report for Casa de Maryland, a non-profit, shows $2,771,615 in income for 2004-2005, of which 51 percent was provided by various government agencies. According to its website, the organization's employment program provides day-labor placement for "low-income Latino and African immigrants ... as employers seek to replace permanent workers." "We never ask for documentation," Torres told the New York Times in December. "Our mission is to help anyone in need of service, regardless of their immigration status. We are proud of that."

Casa's operation has not only been blessed by government funding but it has the support of the local business community.

"In this area, the commercial sector hasn't been harmed in the sense of people being deprived from work because of the day laborers being here," said Erwin Mack, executive director of the Takoma⁄Langley Crossroads Development Authority. "Consequently, while there are issues with their right to be in the United States, that's not what we're concerned about. We're concerned that they wait in an area that doesn't hurt our commercial properties.'

That's not good enough for Minuteman's Schreiman who intends to pursue his effort to inform the authorities about unlawful activity and have the law enforced.

And Schreiman's commitment to stay within the law – and the fact there have been no complaints filed with the police over the Minuteman surveillance – isn't good enough for Casa's Torres, who told a Spanish-language newspaper it would be better if the Minutemen did not interfere with Casa. But it is Torres threat to recruit individuals to picket Minuteman members' children at school that has the greatest likelihood to escalate the tense, but so-far peaceful, situation.

"Threatening children like this is outrageous," said Minuteman Civil Defense Corps President Chris Simcox. "Casa de Maryland's funding should be pulled and its contracts cancelled. It is beyond belief that taxpayer dollars are funding this thuggish behavior."

The Maryland Minutemen have their work cut out for them. Takoma Park, site of the Casa day-labor center they've been monitoring, has declared itself a Sanctuary City and prohibits its employees, including police, from arresting illegal aliens or assisting federal immigration authorities.

[LoudRepublicangirl]

to let people know their neighbors are extremists


Does this person not realize that a lot of Americans share the same idea that illegal immigration should not be allowed? I don't believe it is extremism at all.

[Ed_in_NJ]

Sounds like Gustavo should be shipped back to Vicente-land, or arrested for aiding and abetting criminals.

[D.P.Roberts]

This shows how the rules are changing, with first muslims and now hispanics specifically targeting the children of their enemies. The next war will be fought with an inhumanity that will make the "total war" concept of WWII look like an engagement at dawn between gentlemen.

[Galveston Grl]

This is going to backfire on these illegal, American hating racists. Usually, Americans do not hate themselves and each other like they do in left wing circles. This idiot does not understand this; but then he is a foreigner who has proudly stayed on the outskirts of America. As they esclate a showing of their hatred of Americans, they are going strengthen the cause of the Minutemen.

[DumpsterDiver]

Sounds like Gustavo should be shipped back to Vicente-land, or arrested for aiding and abetting criminals.

There was another thread about this and this post has more information about Gustavo Torres.

[RoadTest]

The Minutemen ar NOT anti-immigrant. They are pro law!

Deport these bastards threatening their families.

[chris1]

No it won't, Fox's maid told us all that we should welcome these people and that family values runs north on the Rio Grande.

What a joke we have become.

[stuckinloozeeana]

time to call in smith & wesson

[patj]

It sure looks like they are using the Muslim "fear" tactics. And then there's this:has declared itself a Sanctuary City and prohibits its employees, including police, from arresting illegal aliens or assisting federal immigration authorities.

Exactly how does one go about declaring oneself a "sanctuary" and keeping the police out? This would seem to be quite useful to a lot of criminal types.

[Capriole]

"In this area, the commercial sector hasn't been harmed in the sense of people being deprived from work because of the day laborers being here," said Erwin Mack, executive director of the Takoma⁄Langley Crossroads Development Authority.

Oh, please. There are plenty of Americans in this area who used to be able to earn a living in construction and can no longer do so because of the illegals.

Casa de Maryland is a destructive force and needs to be defunded.

[Flyer]

Bring it on!

[Lewite]

It looks like the majority of eight to twelve year olds that are raped, are by illegals. I believe they have already started a war against our children. We just are unable to stand up against them at this time. We have more to lose than they do.

[kcvl]

Gustavo Torres, executive director of Casa de Maryland, speaks to workers gathered for Monday's opening of the Wheaton day laborer office.



http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/photo/2005/09/28/PH2005092801289.html



Mission

CASA of Maryland's mission is to improve the quality of life, social and economic well being of the Latino community at local, regional and national levels. Founded in 1985 in Takoma Park, Maryland by Central American refugees and their North American allies, CASA has grown from several volunteers to a staff of 45 with a $3.9 million operating budget.


Program / Activities (NTEE Code)

Minority Rights
Adult, Continuing Education
Legal Services



Chief Executive Profile

Mr. Torres is a nationally recognized advocate for immigrants and workers. Since 1994, Mr. Torres has served as the Executive Director of CASA of Maryland, Inc.. Under his leadership, CASA has grown into a nationally recognized multi-service Latino advocacy and support agency. Mr. Torres also served as the founding president of the Maryland Latino Coalition for Justice, a statewide grassroots lobbying organization. In December 2001 Mr. Torres received the Ford Foundation's prestigious "Leadership for a Changing World," which honored 12 grassroots leaders nationwide. This award is akin to the McArthur Genius Awards and it honors grassroots leaders. In 2002, Mr. Torres was named one of 15 Washingtonians of the Year by the Washingtonian Magazine.

Additional Comments

In 2004, CASA was named the National Council of La Raza Affiliate of the Year, which recognizes one out of over 300 affiliates for their exemplary work in serving the Hispanic community. In addition, in December 2004, in collaboration with the Homeless Person's Representation Project, CASA produced the Baltimore Day Laborer Report, which described the challenges faced by Baltimore's day laborer population, and which led to legislation introduced by City Council President Sheila Dixon and passed unanimously by the Baltimore City Council supporting the establishment of a Center for day workers in Baltimore.



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Casa of Maryland employees and members of the Communications Workers of America came to an agreement Thursday on a union contract that would ensure Casa employees a minimum salary of $30,000 a year.


‘‘The reality is we have been training and hiring people that have community organizing expertise,” Torres said. Unionizing, he said, was a natural move for them and provides Casa with the opportunity to work with CWA to work on political issues as well as internal matters.

‘‘We share the mission of Casa,” Collins (Ron Collins, a negotiator for CWA’s District 2) said, adding that Casa pushes for the rights of area workers — many of them day laborers and domestic workers — to receive decent wages.

[kcvl]

CASA's next steps are to increase the community's ownership by becoming a membership organization and to add a credit union with financial services, says Torres.


CASA of Maryland is a community organization that was founded in 1985 by Central American refugees and North Americans. CASA was created in response to the human needs of the thousands of Central Americans arriving to the D.C. area after fleeing wars and civil strife in their countries of origin.



http://tinyurl.com/m49p4


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I wonder why they can't find anyone to fill these positions?!



Employment Opportunities at CASA!


Employment Opportunities

Business Manager

Day-Laborer Organizer

Worker's Rights Attorney - Baltimore

Tenant's Rights Attorney

Senior Manager for Employment Services

Community Organizer

Employment Specialist - Baltimore

Chief of Finance and Administration

Technology/Database Manager

HIV Prevention Specialist

Pine Ridge Coordinator



Internships

Intake Volunteer Position


http://www.casademaryland.org/jobs.htm

[kcvl]

Gustavo Torres
Executive Director of CASA de Maryland

"We also work closely with Justice for Janitors to help workers organize themselves and improve their workplace conditions through collective bargaining."

For two decades, SEIU’s Justice for Janitors movement has helped low-wage workers achieve social and economic justice.

This effort has capped off one of the largest successful organizing drives ever by private-sector workers in the Southern half of the United States.

SEIU - Service Employees International Union®, CLC

[Calpernia]

Ping!

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

Closer ever closer comes the Social War.

[kcvl]

Torres told the New York Times in December. "Our mission is to help anyone in need of service, regardless of their immigration status. We are proud of that."

In other words, we don't care about your laws. We will do as we damn well please and no one is going to stop us.

[Dick Vomer]

mess with me.... I'm upset....

mess with my kids... u will rejoin the carbon cycle...... quickly..

these guys are now officially invading our country. Notice these "activist" are doing this in Democratically controlled Maryland.... I'd love for them to try this in Texas... just once.

Most of my friends and family of Mexican decent do not support illegal aliens. Legal immigration, job sponsorship yes.... sit on your rear, get welfare, send everything to Mexico, refuse to join the Armed Forces.... NO. Our country is about opportunity, illegal immigration is a god send to the socialists and democratic thug machine. It's the mob, you've done something illegal..now they've got the "goods" on you...so you better vote the right way and pay the "patron" or back you go.

Mexicans in Texas are different than in Cali... the "Hispanic" tag is such a crock. You've got rabid anticommunists Cuban, city dwelling Puerto Ricans, jungle/agricultural South and Central Americans, ..the whole gamut.

The big problem is not immigration but assimilation. The same thing that the Irish, Italian, Germans, Poles, Jews etc... did. First generation works 12-16 hour days at low wages..cops, assembly, domestic housework, agricultural jobs, etc....,

so the second generation goes to college or joins the armed forces,

then the third generation is pulled up by the examples of college or service, then your family is fully invested in society.... at least that's how some of the Mexicans did it....

others have been in Texas since about 1700 or so as farmers, businessmen etc....and have family that have fought and died for this country...in a gang that's called "blood in". The Romans did the same thing... own property or fight for the Empire to "earn" citizenship. good premise I think.

[kcvl]

An immigration rights group says the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration is violating state law by denying driver's licenses to illegal aliens.

"The MVA has absolutely no right to ask for people's Social Security number or immigration status to get a driver's license," said Gustavo Torres, executive director of CASA of Maryland Inc., a nonprofit advocacy group for Hispanic immigrants that has staged protests at MVA offices.

More...

The group has demonstrated in front of the MVA office in Beltsville and issued a list of demands, including an end to the so-called immigration screenings and increased hiring of bilingual MVA workers to serve customers who do not speak English.

Maryland law does not bar illegal aliens from receiving driver's licenses, and the Democrat-controlled General Assembly has killed legislation to change that over the past several years.

[relictele]

Call their bluff. Most of these 'civil rights' hucksters can only bring themselves to expend enough effort to cash checks and eat free lunches.

Trying to stalk and intimidate those who want the law enforced will take effort, time and large numbers of people. Hmmmm... that's 3/3 things that we can almost guarantee won't be brought to bear on the issue by Law Razers, I mean La Raza.

In other words, mouthpieces like Torres talk a good game and are given constant access to mealy-mouthed reporters but when it's time to put up or shut up we all know the result.

[IllumiNaughtyByNature]

time to call in smith & wesson

Lost their number, but I have a red bat phone to Heckler and Koch, will that work? :o)

[doberville]

How did Casa de Maryland (!) get funded in the first place?

Oh!. . .never mind. . .

[sandbar]

I thought that too. Didn't the 'sanctuary' of Ruby Ridge and Waco find out the feds don't like that?

Oh wait, they were white.

Disclaimer: I do think that the nutter in Waco needed to be removed, but not by fire. I also don't believe this nutter up in Maryland should be allowed to declare himself a new country in OUR country and his sanctuary should be removed immediately. Let this nutjob keep making noises and bring attention to his 'santuary'.

[sasafras]

Whats good for the goose is good for the gander - we needs to start picketing and following the politicians who pander to the illegals. Better yet we need to go after the boards of the non-profit foundations like Ford et.al. who give money to these evil doers. Time to ratchet up - the govt. (i.e. Bush) cares less about law abiding citizens - he would rather allow us to be murdered, raped and terrorized than enforce the law. We are the vigilantes afterall.

[the_rightside]

This BS goes on because we have a bunch of cowards running the White House. When will the GOP ever wake up?

[Adiemus]

Lost their number, but I have a red bat phone to Heckler and Koch, will that work? :o)

I have their number right here in my desk drawer: 357-mag-num1. Yes, your number should work quite well too :)

[kstewskis]

to let people know their neighbors are extremists

Pot meet kettle?

Isn't this harassment?

[IllumiNaughtyByNature]

Thank you and it does. You said you have a .357 H&K? Not a normal caliber when you think HK, must be P2000SK, no? Feel free not to answer, but you just don't see a lot of .357 and H&K in the same sentence. Happy FReepin'

[LoudRepublicangirl]

When will the GOP ever wake up?



Maybe when they realize their base is getting so disgusted with them that their donations take a major dive. The RNC keeps sending requests for donations and I am just filing them in my plastic filing cabinet that I empty once a week when the garbage collector comes.

[F16Fighter]

And the FBI is on this case immediately?? /sarc

[SandRat]

I didn't see it mentioned in here but I smell the stench of the ACLU and MALDEF, as well as MeChA and voz de la Aztlan.

[Rummyfan]

"Threatening children like this is outrageous," said Minuteman Civil Defense Corps President Chris Simcox. "Casa de Maryland's funding should be pulled and its contracts cancelled. It is beyond belief that taxpayer dollars are funding this thuggish behavior."

Effing outrageous, and taxpayer funded to boot! Madness!

[girlangler]

Time to get a list of what govt. agencies is funding them, then to contact our congressmen/women.

[freeangel]

"report these bastards threatening their families"

And do a reverse turn by following these jerks. Chances aare, most of them are befriending illegals in a very personal way. Report and deport!--should be a battle cry.

[EternalVigilance]

Goons target Minutemen and their families!

[bobwilgo]

Then we are going to picket their houses, and the schools of their kids, and go to their work," Torres said. "If they are going to do this to us, we are going to respond in the same way, to let people know their neighbors are extremists, that they are anti-immigrant. They are going to hear from us."
The most recent annual report for Casa de Maryland, a non-profit, shows $2,771,615 in income for 2004-2005, of which 51 percent was provided by various government agencies

I am sick and tired of Government giving my money away to organized crime.Come to think of it...our government is organized crime!!/??Sounds like Torres got his leadership training from Mafioso de Mexico drug cartel.

[television is just wrong]

stalking is a crime as well. Arrest them, served time, DEPORT. Any of them are citizens, strip them of their citizenship.

[SwinneySwitch]

MCDC Bump!

[Washi]

to let people know their neighbors are extremists, that they are anti-immigrant.

When I was a young, stupid kid. I got busted for shoplifting. I wonder if I could have garnered some sympathy if I'd claimed that the store owner who caught me was 'anti-consumer.'

[SC33]

"When will the GOP ever wake up?"

I doubt it. Ken Melhman is a horrible RNC leader.

[a02001]

What is really Great about this is this organization gets over 50% of its funding from federal, state and county grants. Lets see if I have this right, we the taxpayers fund this organization to support illegals and harass citizens and their kids because they want the laws enforced. Makes perfect non-sense to me :-(

[EternalVigilance]

Citizens need to light a fire immediately under every elected official and bureaucrat...every single one of them who are responsible for funding this lawbreaking.

[ridesthemiles]

It sure looks like they are using the Muslim "fear" tactics. And then there's this:has declared itself a Sanctuary City and prohibits its employees, including police, from arresting illegal aliens or assisting federal immigration authorities.
Exactly how does one go about declaring oneself a "sanctuary" and keeping the police out? This would seem to be quite useful to a lot of criminal types.""

Openly flaunting basic laws is inviting scrutiny this jerk won't like to have.

Refusing to obey Federal laws can call for the IMMEDIATE withdrawal of Federal grants and funds which are given out to fight local crime. Unless he thinks he can convince ALL the citizens to follow him into the fire on this, he is faced with raising taxes into the stratosphere, and then can be faced with other criminal charges for not following Federal laws.
what a jerk.
Isn't he openly guilty (with his own words) of intimidation/blackmail or whatever of the people he is targeting?

[Tammy8]

We will have to stand up to this type of behavior. It has become standard to accuse those against illegal immigration as racist, and it has become standard to accuse those in favor of enforcing the law as extremists.

Don't forget, the man who is calling them extremists is supporting and enabling illegal activity. And he has managed to figure out how to get support for his cause, and even taxpayer funding. Think about that, taxpayer money supporting illegal activities.

[Tammy8]

This BS goes on because it is easier for politicians to go along with them. Up to now they have screamed the loudest and shouted down those who don't agree by calling them racists and extremists. We need to stand up to the politicians that enable this, and let them find out supporting this BS is not the easy way to go.

[DumpsterDiver]

In other words, we don't care about your laws. We will do as we damn well please and no one is going to stop us.

As things stand, I'd say they are safe in assuming that. That in-your-face/screw-you attitude is one held by both the (so called) advocacy groups and by most of our politicians. It's infuriating.

[DumpsterDiver]

The Minutemen ar NOT anti-immigrant. They are pro law!

Maybe we need signs reading "Americans Demanding Equal Treatment Under The Law For Everyone".

Sort of a new version of "No justice, no peace!" ;^)

[truemiester]

Takoma Park - San Fransico of Maryland.

How can they NOT assist Federal authorities. Have they left the US (please say yes).

Loony tunes.