Washington D.C.-area Hispanics oppose boycott

“Local Hispanic elected officials yesterday discouraged participation in Monday’s nationwide immigrant boycott of work and school and instead urged immigrants to show solidarity with American citizens.

“We encourage all residents of the Washington metro region to participate in activities on May 1 … that are peaceful, educational and raise awareness of the contributions immigrants make to our nation,” said Arlington County Board member J. Walter Tejada, a leading immigrant advocate. “

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