Advocates Return to Congressman Schrader’s Office for answer on Immigration Reform

Salem, Ore.-- This morning, close to 70 immigration reform advocates went to the District Office of U.S. Congressman Kurt Schrader in Salem to ask again if he would support the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity (CIR ASAP) Act (HR 4321) and the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (HR 1751).

It had been over two months since reform advocates, led by CAUSA, last visited the Congressman's office with signed letters asking for a meeting and his support on H.R. 4321 and H.R.1751.

Today, after not receiving an answer again, advocates staged a peaceful sit-in. Francisco Lopez, CAUSA's Executive Director told the crowd and the media, "We are prepared to wait as long as it takes to receive an answer from our Congressman."

After 15 minutes into the sit-in, Congressman Schrader agreed to personally meet with leaders representing faith, labor, business, and immigrant and civil rights advocacy during the month of April. The Congressman’s Staff also met with reform advocates today-- listening to their concerns about immigration reform, family reunification and the DREAM Act.

Resources:

Photos: Today's Action at Congressman Schrader's Office

Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity (CIR ASAP) Act of 2009 (HR 4321) http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/sites/default/files/docs/CIR_ASAP_2009_Summary.pdf

Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act of 2009 (HR 1751) http://www.nilc.org/immlawpolicy/dream/dream-basicinfo-2009-03-30.pdf

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