 40,000 Emails Sent to AZ Legislators Opposing Anti-Immigrant Measures
Now Two Years in a Row-No anti-immigrant bills pass!
Arizona's anti-immigrant legislator, Russell Pearce, is losing steam and political power
Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at 7:30 am, marked the final day of the Arizona State Legislature, bringing to end yet another senseless barrage of anti-immigrant, hate-based legislation. Thank you to you all for taking action these last three weeks—your hard work and dedication has truly paid off!!
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From January to June, the Arizona legislature was deadlocked in debates over resolving the state's $3 billion budget deficit, withholding all non-budget related bills until there was a budget on the table. Amid the 5 month turmoil of creating the state budget—involving partisan politics, highly charged stand-offs between the Governor and both Republicans and Democrats alike—some legislators grew anxious to have their prized bills heard before the end of the session.
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President Obama Meets With Members of Congress |
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Thursday, June 25 2009 16:10 |
On June 25th, President Obama convened a bipartisan meeting with members of Congress on immigration reform. The President, in his remarks after the meeting, said his administration "is fully behind an effort to achieve comprehensive immigration reform," which includes an "effective way to recognize and legalize the status of undocumented workers who are here."
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Vigils for Immigration Reform
June 24, 2009 | View Album
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Border Action Network formed in 1999 and works with immigrant and border communities in southern Arizona to ensure that our rights are respected, our human dignity upheld and that our communities are healthy places to live. We are a membership-based organization that combines grassroots community organizing, leadership development, litigation and policy advocacy. |
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