Immigration summit to view raid alternatives
by Daniel Gonzalez - Mar. 27, 2009 12:00 AM

A national summit bringing together supporters of immigration reforms aimed at curtailing illegal immigration without the use of raids begins today in Phoenix.

Speakers from more than 25 immigrant advocacy and labor organizations are scheduled to speak at the two-day Reform Not Raids National Summit, organized by Somos America/We Are America Coalition.

Speakers will discuss the impact of immigration raids on businesses, workers and families, the Obama administration's stance on immigration reform, and a federal program that allows local police to double as federal immigration agents, said Hector Yturralde, president of the coalition.

About 150 people have registered for the summit being held at the First Institutional Baptist Church, 1141 E. Jefferson St.



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