On Friday, I had the pleasure of taking part in Chicago's march against terrible immigration law, especially Rep. Sensenbrenner's (R-WI) HR 4437. This law, which passed the House of Representatives in December, removes judicial review from the deportation process, undermines the writ of habeas corpus, and even implicates anyone who helps (including clergy and medical doctors) with criminal charges. It doesn't stop here guys!
If the Senate Committee on the Judiciary puts forth a bill with these provisions, will all Mexicans like me have to carry proof of our "legality"? How is that fair for citizens like me?
I'm all for better border protection, but these draconian measures are just plain wrong. I want to start a discussion on immigration policy. Let us discuss HR 4437, as well as the McCain-Kennedy bill.
Please be careful of how you illustrate your opinions because this is a sensitive issue for me. Although such a law doesn't affect me, it sure affects family and friends, people who have been busting their asses with horrendous wages just to make a living. Please be civil. While you gather your thoughts, here are some pictures of the enormous march (up to 300,000 participants were estimated)!
4 comments:
That is awesome! I wish I could have been there.
fuck Sensenbrenner! That guy is garbage on legs!
I applaud all the people who showed up! Was there an anti-war march last weekend in Chicago?
I saw the Al gore for president thingy on the sidebar. First off, he isn't planning to run. Second, shouldn't you get behind someone that has a prayer of winning the election for the dems? This guy sure doesn't.
We need someone fresh, hopefully from a 3rd party.
This debate is getting out of hand in this country. What I find silly is that there are already several laws on the books that address this matter, but none of them are being enforced.
What good is another law going to do?
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