DCYF director, Patricia Martinez issues apology to Rhode Island’s Governor - (but was she really wrong?)

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Posted on: April 9th, 2008
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“A member of Governor Carcieri’s Cabinet apologized yesterday for raising concerns that the governor’s effort to curb illegal immigration has caused hatred and widespread fear across the state.

“The executive order is the first step in the right direction toward immigration reform,” said Department of Children, Youth and Families Director Patricia Martinez, a day after saying that Carcieri’s recent order, like several bills proposed by the legislature, “is really slamming immigrants” by promoting racial profiling.”*

*From: http://www.projo.com
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