Thread: Interview w/ an Activist: Emma Lozano (Elviral protector)

This is long, but thought we should have this on file here. Sorry my bold feature isn't working or I'd highlight some of the eye-rolling quotes from Emma. If you have time skim this. Remember Emma and her storefront preacher husband gave 'sanctuary' to Elvira and now Flor. I have Flor on google alert and this came up...


Interview With An Activist
22. February 2008, 8:57 UhrGeneral Immigration InformationAlex

Last weekend, staff members of Fronteras.org traveled to the Church Adalberto in Chicago, IL. The church is at the forefront of the Sanctuary movement, as they gave Sanctuary to Elvira Arellano last year, and currently house Flor Crisostomo. During our visit we were able to conduct an interview with Emma, a staff member of the church and activist for immigrant rights.

During the interview Emma talked about the legality of Sanctuary, the issue of assimilation, immigration in the media, as well as the upcoming presidential election.

Fronteras.org: In a legal aspect, how does Sanctuary work? Why does this situation work to stop a deportation?

Emma: Well, first of all, “Sanctuaryâ€

After wading through this ton of garbage, I'm going to be ill. This ladies values are warped.