Hispanic advocates denounce Rhode Island immigration arrests – Newport From: boston.com
Tagged: Brazil, Guatemala, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Mexico, Rhode IslandPosted on: June 16th, 2008
Hispanic advocacy groups denounced Friday the arrests of 42 people who were apprehended by federal authorities this week in the Newport area and charged with violating immigration laws.
more stories like thisAgents for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement made the arrests Wednesday and Thursday in Newport and Middletown with the assistance of other law enforcement agencies. The suspects came from Brazil, Guatemala and Mexico.
Speaking at a news conference, Juan Garcia, who works with immigrants at St. Teresa of Avila Church in Providence, told WPRO-AM that federal immigration officials need to do their jobs with justice and humanity and also honor the Constitution.”*
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