Obama Takes Heat from Pro-Immigration Groups
July 27, 2011Pro-immigration activists gathered near the White House
U.S. President Barack Obama came into office with strong voter support among Hispanic Americans, while promising to make immigration reform a top priority. But many lawmakers in Washington oppose easing restrictions on immigration and instead demand a crackdown against illegal immigration.
Hundreds of pro-immigration activists gathered recently near the White House to send President Obama a message:
“We are here to collect on the promises he made to us," said a female activist.
That promise was sweeping pro-immigration reform. The rally was equal parts political theater, voter outrage and dance party.
"Hey, hey, Obama, don’t deport my mama!," chanted the protesters.
Such appeals against deporting mamas are not helping this mother. She says when she called police during a domestic violence dispute, she was arrested. She now faces deportation.
“I am fighting not to be separated from my daughter and for justice for the millions of immigrants in this country," she said.
Police detained Congressman Luis Gutierrez of Illinois and other activists during the protest. Gutierrez supports immigration reforms, including an end to deporting undocumented, immigrant college students. These protestors say more than 1 million immigrants have been deported since Mr. Obama's election.
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