GUTIERREZ CALLS URGENT COMMUNITY MEETING TO ADDRESS DEPORTATION, FAMILY SEPARATION & THE FUTURE OF IMMIGRATION REFORM

Saturday, November 15, 2008
Published: Thursday, November 13, 2008 3:05 PM CST


Chicago event will kick off national effort to demonstrate human impact of immigration crisis



This Saturday, November 15, 2008, U.S. Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) will hold a critical community meeting for United States citizens who fear that a family member may be at risk of deportation.

"With the election of Barack Obama to the Presidency, comprehensive immigration reform is closer than ever to becoming a reality, but we cannot afford to stop fighting for a moment," said Rep. Gutierrez. "By putting a human face on the issue and addressing the tragedy that our broken immigration system causes millions of U.S. citizens, we can demonstrate that raids and deportation-only policies do little more than rip our families apart. By telling our stories as a community, we can drive home the immediate need for an immigration system that ensures our security — national security, economic security and family security."

Members of the press are invited to attend this important meeting and encouraged to advise readers, viewers and listeners in advance of its occurrence.

What:



Urgent Community Meeting for Families of Immigrants

Who: Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez

U.S. citizens fearing deportation of a family member

Members of the press

When:

Saturday, November 15, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Where:

Saint Pius V. Catholic Church

1919 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago IL

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