Latino Elected Officials March the Halls of Congress to Press for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

“Today, Latino elected officials from across the United States gathered on the steps of Cannon Terrace on Capitol Hill to press Congress to improve our nation’s immigration system. With less than 12 days before the end of session, today’s event re-enforced the urgency for action on such an important issue that affects all Americans.

The delegation of Latino leaders met with their members of Congress to advocate for immigration reform legislation that allows law-abiding, tax paying newcomers to eventually become full participants in our nation’s democracy, including earned legalization and guest worker programs with a path to U.S. citizenship, civic integration initiatives, and programs providing immigrant students with a meaningful opportunity to pursue higher education.

United States Representatives Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL), Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) and U.S. Senator Ken Salazar (D-CO) joined the elected officials in their call to action as they urged their colleagues in Congress to enact a comprehensive immigration reform package that is fair and humane. “

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