Thread: PA: Capitol police prep for immigation rally

Capitol police prep for immigation rally

Seventh rally in support of Hazleton Mayor Barletta will be in Harrisburg on Saturday.
By Steve Mocarsky smocarsky@timesleader.com
Staff Writer

Aug 30, 2007

People on both sides of the illegal immigration debate don’t know what to expect at Saturday’s rally in Harrisburg as far as attendance, but Capitol Police are ready for anything.

Hazleton-based Voice of the People USA plans to hold its seventh and largest rally in support of Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta, his Illegal Immigration Relief Act and immigration reform. The gathering is planned for noon to 3 p.m. Saturday on the steps of the state Capitol.

Dan Smeriglio, founder of Voice of the People, said he’s pleased with the quality of the 16 speakers scheduled for the rally, especially state Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, R-Butler County, who sponsored state legislation addressing illegal immigration issues.

“Obviously I’m hoping for a large crowd, but you never know,â€

Hope everyone over here at ALIPAC will go to their site and sign the guestbook if you can't attend the rally. These folks need all the support they can get. They need to know they are not alone and the rest of the country is watching so drop in and show some love!