Immigrants seek clout in push to be citizens – Detroit
Tagged: Detroit, Mexico, Michigan
During her first 15 years in the United States, Esther Gavia was content to live in Detroit without becoming a naturalized citizen.
But in recent months, the Mexico native has grown increasingly concerned about what she sees as a rising anti-immigrant mood. And so, she is lining up to apply for naturalization, part of a growing number of legal permanent residents across Michigan and the nation moving to become U.S. citizens.
“We’re concerned about our rights,” said Gavia, 66, who works as a janitor. “I want to be a citizen so I can change laws, vote … so I can communicate with politicians.”"*
*From: www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071112/NEWS05/711120326DELETEME!
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish
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November 12th, 2007
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish
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Filed Under: 1. Hispanic News, Additional News, Immigration, Politics
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