Del Monte Raid In Portland Oregon- Mayor Potter against it
how can ICE do anything if they get shat on all the time_ by the way
they were using stolen social security cards from dead and living americans- and they say they are members of the community- does Potter plan to help those who have had their ID stolen?
ps people are really discussing immigration on Craiglist rants and rave- check out the stories ! post links to alipac there
MAYOR POTTER STATEMENT ON ARRESTS TUESDAY
(6/12) BY IMMIGRATION
& CUSTOM ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Office of Mayor Tom Potte, City of Portland
MEDIA ADVISORY CONTACT
Date: June 12, 2007
John Doussard:
503-823-2855
MAYOR POTTER STATEMENT ON ARRESTS TUESDAY (6/12)
BY IMMIGRATION & CUSTOM ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
I am angered by this morning's arrest by federal officers of approximately 150 Portland residents who were
working ! at a local produce company.
I certainly understand why federal officials executed criminal warrants against three individuals who stole and sold Social Security numbers. But to go after local workers who are here to support their families
while filling the demands of local businesses for their labor is bad policy. It also serves as a reminder of the failure of our national leaders to deliver an immigration policy that is both fair and humane to families and acknowledges the economic realities of our country.
Our nation would be better served if this kind of energy was focused on creating a comprehensive approach to immigration reform that provides a path to citizenship; addresses the immigration backlog that keeps
families apart; and provides a safe and legal way for workers to enter our country and be productive workers and taxpayers.&nbs! p;Immigrants provide more than mere labor in our community. They have long enriched our
history, our culture and our city. My heart goes out to families dealing with the aftermath of this morning.
In this morning's raid, no Portland police officers participated, and our Crisis Response Team was activated to help families affected.
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