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Massachusetts Immigrant
Community Joins National Call for Moratorium on Deportations .
“On a day when we celebrate love
and family we are asking President Bush to have a heart and keep
families together” .
February 13, 2007
Contact:
Ali Noorani, MIRA (617) 835-1402 - cell
Shu Ohno, MIRA (617) 350-5480 x204 l
| WHAT: |
On Valentine's Day 2007, community leaders will hand
out postcards depicting immigrant families torn apart by Immigration
and Customs Enforcement raids. By highlighting the cost to the fabric
of immigrant families and communities, Massachusetts will join
the nationwide call for a moratorium on deportations. Furthermore, leaders
will ask commuters to open their hearts to the plight of hard-working
immigrant men and women, and call on President Bush to fight for fair, just immigration policies.
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| WHO: |
Massachusetts Immigrant Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)
National Alliance of Latin American and Caribbean Communities (NALACC)
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| WHERE: |
South Station, Boston
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| WHEN: |
Wednesday, February 14th, 2007
8:00am to 8:30am
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| WHY: |
Recent ICE raids around the country and here in Massachusetts have created orphans, many of whom are US citizens. Hard-working immigrant parents, productive members of our communities, are being rounded up, jailed, and deported with no consideration for the tragic consequences for effected families, communities, and businesses
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| VISUALS: |
With a giant milk carton emblazoned with profiles of the MISSING, concerned community leaders will hand out postcards that match the powerful images on the carton. This event is scheduled regardless of weather.
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The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) works to advocate for the rights and opportunities of immigrants and refugees. In partnership with its members, MIRA advances this mission through education, training, leadership development, organizing, policy analysis and advocacy.
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