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February 28, 2008

Group seeks to end 'climate of fear' for immigrants

Journal photo / Kris Craig
From right to left, Shana Mancinho, Sage Bauer and Tish DiPrete listen to speakers today.

PROVIDENCE -- Proponents of a new legislative platform promoting “racial and economic equality for every Rhode Islander” said today they want to end a “climate of fear” against immigrants, no matter their legal status.

Five legislators unveiled a legislative platform called “Campaign for Fairness, Respect and Civil Rights,” on behalf of the Immigrants United advocacy group, which marks a counterpoint to numerous bills aimed at curbing illegal immigration.

“These bills all come down to the fact that community safety, civil rights and economic opportunity must apply to all Rhode Islanders, regardless of immigration status,” said Ellen Gallagher, community outreach coordinator for the International Institute of Rhode Island.

-- Journal staff writer Karen Lee Ziner

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