February 10, 2006

Fabian Nunez, Mexican Senator to speak against HR4437

On Saturday, "latino and immigrant-rights advocates" will meet in Riverside to oppose HR 4437. The confab is organized by Armando Navarro from the National Alliance for Human Rights, and one of the speakers is Mexican Sen. Reymundo Cardenas, representing the state of Zacatecas.

Representing the state of California (still apparently part of the U.S.), will be Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez. His appearance will be pre-recorded.

Can anyone say with absolute certainty that Nunez is on the American side in this matter?

As a side note, about half of Zacatecas' population lives in the U.S.

UPDATE: About 550 people showed up:

Armando Navarro, professor of ethnic studies at UCR and coordinator of Saturday's summit, said the alliance is working on a two-point plan focusing on leaders in America, Mexico, and Central and South American countries. A delegation may go to Mexico in the next three weeks to meet with President Vicente Fox, members of Congress and ambassadors from other countries to solicit support against the bill, he said.

"If they come out openly and protest, that would influence the Senate because it would create a diplomatic problem for the Bush administration," Navarro said. "Basically we as Mexicanos and Latinos are facing what some of us describe as literally a political war."

...A 50-member group called Comite Latino is planning a human chain today to stretch from Coachella to the Palm Springs office of Rep. Mary Bono, R-Palm Springs. A rally is scheduled for March 25 in Los Angeles.

On Monday, Gustavo Ramirez of Pomona will join other residents to encourage council members to pass an ordinance prohibiting police from enforcing immigration laws if the Sensenbrenner bill passes. Similar ordinances have been approved in Maywood and Huntington Park.

Maywood Mayor Felipe Aguirre told the audience Saturday that his council saw the legislation as an attack against the people of Maywood.

"We had to say something. We had to make the strong effort not just to oppose the bill but to make our city a sanctuary for immigrants," Aguirre said.

The Maywood ordinance states that the city police will not cooperate with the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services even if the Sensenbrenner bill passes, he said...

Posted to Immigration at February 10, 2006 11:31 AM

Comments

Lone:
What is it that none dare call it by its name?

Posted by: LomaAlta at February 10, 2006 09:06 PM

California is still part of the United States...But just barely. I think California should make some sort of treaty with Mexico while it still has a chance. Maybe we could work out some sort of deal where California can claim dual nationality. Of course, California would have to make a few concessions, for example, we might have to change the Pledge of Allegiance. I have a Pledge that might be acceptable to both countries:

I pledge allegiance to the flags of the United States and Mexico, and to the Republics for which they stand, one hybrid nation, under God, indivisible, with rice and beans for all.

Posted by: boofugg at February 12, 2006 08:54 AM

"Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason? Why if it prosper, none dare call it treason."
-Sir John Harrington
At least no one in any place of serious power or influence. The MSM no doubt thinks the word itself has been rendered off-limits because of its regular use by the late Sen. Joseph McCarthy.

Posted by: perroazul del norte at February 12, 2006 09:35 AM

America was founded on a melting pot people from all over the world have come here for a better life. So, how can they now say WE don't belong here. If that were the case then no one does.
Immigrants work hard to get what they have & it's not fair they are getting discriminated against. We have seen this all through are history. The only thing that has changed is those have been targeted.
"ONE NATION UNDER GOD"
"LIBERTY FOR ALL"
does this not come out are pledge? Instead of all these laws of discrimintation they should use their time & tax money for education. If their was more things in the community to help are youth & guide them. Their wouldn't be such a high crime rate. The youth is the future!

Posted by: Aurora,IL 1 at March 6, 2006 02:42 PM