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« New R.I. state senator to take office | Today | CVS reports hike in first-quarter profits » May 1, 2008Group to protest Carcieri's order vs. illegal immigrantsA group of Rhode Islanders is getting together today for another in what has been a string of rallies decrying an executive order issued by the governor to identify and remove illegal immigrants from the state. The groups involved say in a statement that immigration reform is the responsibility of the federal government, not the state. “We are calling on the governor and legislators to rescind the executive order," the statement reads, "and put an end to anti-immigrant legislation built on stereotypes and misinformation.” While the order targets illegal immigrants, opponents have said enforcement could lead to profiling all immigrants. The groups involved include Immigrants in Action Committee, Ocean State Action, the Rhode Island Mexican-American Association and the Center for Hispanic Policy and Advocacy. The rally is set for 4:30 p.m. today on the lawn of the State House. Download a .PDF copy of the Governor's Executive Order. Posted by Brandie Jefferson CommentsGreg | May 1, 2008 8:32 AM link Hey these rallies would be a good time to check for illegals? If the chant in spansish then round them up and check their papers. Walker Texas Ranger | May 1, 2008 10:53 AM link What is it that I do not understand. These hispanic groups baffle me. They have chosen to come to the US, but chose to protest in spanish! I know that historicaly any imigration from a non English speaking area of the world wanted to intergrate and learn the American English. unclestu | May 1, 2008 11:13 AM link Protest the enforcement of the law? I praise the Governor for taking a strong position on this subject. Robert | May 1, 2008 12:07 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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It must be nice to not have to GO TO WORK and to have all the time in the world to go protest at the state house.