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Rally against illegal immigration to be held Saturday
TIM ROHWER, Staff Writer
09/14/2006

An organization that supports improved border security will hold another rally in Council Bluffs Saturday.

The United Citizens of America plan to hold the rally on Madison Avenue near the Mall of the Bluffs from 3 to 5 p.m.

"We're hoping to get new members and influence more people," said Craig Halverson, the group's Iowa leader.

He did not know exactly how many supporters would attend, but added, "it could be 20, it could be 70."

The organization is pushing federal lawmakers to do more to enforce current immigration laws and to better secure this country's borders.

"The president stresses we're at war with terrorists, yet our borders are insecure," Halverson said.

The members also support no amnesty for illegal immigrants.

The organization and supporters held a rally outside the Council Bluffs City Hall on Aug. 30. They were seeking a new ordinance that would fine employers who hire illegal aliens, as well as landlords who knowingly rent property to illegal immigrants.

"We are a peaceful organization," said member Elise McCune.