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ACTION ALERT:
Support New Immigration Reform Bill
( or not? )
from CAIR-CA -
January 5, 2010
EDITOR'S NOTE: This "Action Alert" came to me from CAIR-CA. According to their web site: "
CAIR uses action alerts to call on YOU to to take action. Typically, action alerts are in reference to a timely issue, where prompt action is needed." While LACP has consistently called for Immigration Reform, we're not yet satisfied that this particular legislation has the right mixture of actions to deal with one of America's biggest problems. What do YOU think? |
| (ANAHEIM, CA, 1/5/2010) -- The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today called on American Muslims and people of conscience to ask their members of Congress to support Immigration Reform.
On December 15th, Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) introduced The Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity (CIR ASAP) Act of 2009. As of today, the bill has 92 co-sponsors including members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Black Caucus, Asian Pacific American Caucus, and Progressive Caucus.
CIR ASAP outlines many important elements of reform, including but not limited to:
 A pathway to legalization for undocumented workers
Professional and effective border enforcement
Protective measures for the labor rights of immigrants and non-immigrants
An employment eligibility verification system
The principle of family unity "as a cornerstone" of the immigration system
An employment-based visa system and a commission to "align visa numbers with actual labor market demands"
The DREAM Act
Measures for the promotion of immigrant integration |
PLEASE SEE: Background on Gutierrez Bill
CIR ASAP represents the beginning of a new era of immigration reform. CAIR-LA calls upon American Muslims and people of conscience to act to support it. Now is the time to contact your members of Congress and let them know that you want to make immigration reform a reality!
ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Contact your Member of Congress and ask him/her to support CIR ASAP.
Click Here to Find Your Member of Congress
2. Inform your friends and family by forwarding this action alert to them and ask them to do the same.
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About CAIR-CA:
CAIR, America's largest Islamic civil liberties group, has 35 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
Council on American-Islamic Relations
Greater Los Angeles Area
2180 W. Crescent Ave., Suite F
Anaheim, CA 92801
Phone: 714-776-1847
E-mail: info@losangeles.cair.com
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