Thread: Hazelton Rally - Barletta’s fight is their fight

Barletta’s fight is their fight

Rally Slideshow
http://www.timesleader.com/news/7821157.html

HAZLETON – Hundreds of people packed Church Street in front of City Hall on Sunday afternoon at a rally to support Mayor Lou Barletta, the city’s illegal immigration ordinance and national immigration reform.

Organized by members of the Voice of the People movement, the 2 p.m. rally included speeches from a dozen local and nationally recognized supporters of immigration reform, as well as musical entertainment by the political rock band Poker Face.

Local entertainer Tony Angelo got the crowd psyched up for the event, singing patriotic songs such as Lee Greenwood’s “Proud to be an Americanâ€

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Illegal Immigration Rally

Reported by: Katherine Jones
Sunday, Jun 3, 2007 @07:43pm

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY - About two thousand people rallied in the city of Hazleton, Sunday, in support of Mayor Lou Barletta’s firm stand against illegal immigrants.

Supporters say Mayor Barletta seems to be the only one not backing down from the explosive issue of immigration and they want to send a message to elected officials in Washington… no amnesty and stop illegal immigration.

He is currently in litigation for a law suit brought by the A.C.L.U., over his proposed ordinance that makes it unlawful in Hazleton to employ or aid an illegal immigrant.

The debate has gained national attention.

Barletta says, “It was out of my frustration here and trying to govern my city here in Hazleton that caused me to stand up.â€

There are great videos at the first link of this thread.

Just wanted to point that out for y'all.