Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Immigrant sanctuary plan draws opposition

Backers promise to revise language

By Mark Melady TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF
mmelady@telegram.com
http://www.telegram.com/article/2007081 ... NEWSREWIND

WORCESTER— A move to have Worcester declared a sanctuary for illegal immigrants has drawn opposition from Mayor Konstantina B. Lukes and a promise by supporters to revise resolution language to make it clear that sanctuary does not mean the city will harbor criminals

Mrs. Lukes, in an interview last night, said illegal immigrants broke the law to get here “and the rule of law is the only glue holding this country together.â€