Sep 5, 2006 5:49 am US/Central
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Son Of Immigrant Mom At Church May Start School
Rumors Say Elvira Arellano May Leave Church To Take Son To School

(CBS) CHICAGO One student who will be in the public eye on this first day for Chicago Public Schools students is the son of an illegal immigrant seeking asylum here.

Elvira Arellano took refuge last month at a church in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, but there are rumors she is planning to leave the church today and escort her 7-year-old son Saulito to school. Saulito was born in the United States and is a citizen.

Arellano and her son moved into the church on Aug. 15, the day she was to report to immigration authorities. Since that time, she has received both support and scorn from many leaders and groups.

Some officials have urged a letter-writing campaign to President Bush asking to allow Arellano to stay in the United States with her son. Immigration officers have said they will not enter the church to arrest Arellano, although they said earlier that they intended to apprehend Arellano at a time and place "of their choosing."

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