Illegal Immigrant Advocates Press to Keep Issue Hot

newsmax.com ^ | 12.16.09 | John Rossomando

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Advocates of authorizing the millions of illegal immigrants across the country plan to launch an effort this week to make sure their issue does not get lost amid the debates over healthcare reform, climate change, and Wall Street regulations.

Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., who has grown impatient with the lack of congressional action on the issue, plans to introduce legislation, along with 20 other Democrats, this week aimed at legalizing those who entered the United States illegally.

[gubamyster]

ping

[BurbankKarl]

Yes, they introduced Amnesty 2 last night.

good grief. I am sure it is worse than the first bill.

[AuntB]

They are still marching in our streets against any kind of enforcement.

Day Laborers, Advocates March On Oyster Bay Town Hall

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Several dozen day laborers and Latino advocates marched on Oyster Bay Town Hall Tuesday over a crackdown on day laborers.

Mona Rivera reports

Samantha Fredrickson, of the Nassau County Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union, took part in the protest. “In September, the town of Oyster Bay passed a law that is discriminatory and unconstitutional and anti-immigrant, and it criminalizes the ability to stand on a public sidewalk and seek employment,” said Fredrickson.

The town has posted “no stopping” signs along Forest Avenue — an area popular for picking up day laborers soliciting work.

The town calls it a public safety issue. Day laborers say it hampers their ability to find work and they want the ordinance appealed. If they are found to be soliciting work, they will be slapped with a $250 fine.

http://www.1010wins.com/Day-Laborers—Advocates-Protest-New-Oyster-Bay-Law/5899652