MEDIA ADVISORY: Rally and Press Conference on Arizona-Style Law to be held at the State Capitol

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2011
Contact: Cassandra Joiner (916) 319-2059



WHAT:

Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, of Twin Peaks, will host a rally and press conference regarding Assembly Bill 26, the "Secure Immigration Enforcement Act."

Special guest, Arizona State Senator Russell Pearce, who was instrumental in passing Senate Bill 1070 in Arizona, will be speaking at the rally.

WHEN:

Monday, April 4, 2011 at 2 p.m.

WHERE:

California State Capitol; North Steps - Sacramento, CA

BACKGROUND:

Assembly Bill 26 would help law enforcement manage illegal immigration in the State and fulfills Assemblyman Donnelly's campaign pledge to introduce a bill similar to the Arizona immigration law, in California.

This measure would, among other things, end sanctuary cities and enforce immigration laws against employers who knowingly hire illegal aliens, which will free up jobs for citizens and eliminate incentives for people to come here illegally. Additionally, this measure will make illegal presence in California punishable by a misdemeanor, and increase the penalty for criminals that traffic illegal immigrants into California for the purposes of sexual slavery to life in prison.

For additional information, contact Cassandra Joiner at (916) 319-2059 or Cassandra.Joiner@asm.ca.gov.