Posted on 05/17/2010 8:40:25 PM PDT by rabscuttle385
In an escalation of protest tactics, five immigrants dressed in caps and gowns held a sit-in on Monday at the Tucson offices of Senator John McCain, calling on him to sponsor legislation to open a path to legal status for young illegal immigrants.
Four of the protesters, including three who are in the country illegally, were arrested Monday evening on misdemeanor trespassing charges. The three were expected to face deportation proceedings.
It was the first time students have directly risked deportation in an effort to prompt Congress to take up a bill that would benefit illegal immigrant youths.
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Brooke Buchanan, a spokeswoman for Mr. McCain, said of the protesters, “The individuals have a right to peacefully protest in the senator’s office,” and added that Mr. McCain “understands the students’ frustrations.”
But she said: “Elections have consequences, and they should focus their efforts on the president and the Democrats that control the agenda in Congress.”
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“I’ve been organizing for years, and a lot of my friends have become frustrated and lost hope,” said one of the students, Lizbeth Mateo, 25. “We don’t have any more time to be waiting. I really believe this year we can make it happen.”
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Ms. Mateo was arrested, along with Mohammad Abdollahi, 24, of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and Yahaira Carrillo, 25, of Kansas City, Mo. All three are illegal immigrants.
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Wouldn’t surprise me if this was staged to enhance McCain’s image as a border security champion.
“But she said: “Elections have consequences, and they should focus their efforts on the president and the Democrats that control the agenda in Congress.”
Blah, blah, blah...elections have consequences...
WHERE is the legislation to secure the border , McCain??
McCain could have fixed this instead of pushing amnesty for the past 10 years. He wants amnesty, but can’t be bothered to even show up in the senate to do his job.
McCain..the MOST missing senator!
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