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LULAC Immigration Summit of the West

Summit of the West
Saturday June 2nd, 2006

California State University
Channel Islands

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 LULAC has assembled a distinguished panel of national leaders, educators, and activists including Dolores Huerta, Co-Founder of the United Farm Workers, John TrasviƱa, President and CEO for the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, and Dr. Gabriela Lemus, National Director of Policy and Legislation for LULAC. Local panelists include Charles Maxey, Dean California Lutheran University School of Business, Dr. Frank P. Barajas, Assistant Professor of History, California State University Channel Islands, and Maricela Morales, Associate Director, Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy.

Oxnard Mayor Pro-Tem Andres Herrera will provide opening remarks.

Major sponsors for this event include the Ventura County Star, Mi Estrella, VIDA Newspaper, and LAZER Broadcasting.

Community Partners who have assisted in making the conference possible include Oxnard College, and El Concilio Del Condado de Ventura.


A Nation of Immigrants

Throughout our country's history, immigrants have contributed immensely to our culture, our economy, our defense and our national pride. Almost all citizens of the United States are immigrants or the descendants of immigrants and each new generation of immigrants has reinvigorated our nation with the values and work ethic that has made America great. Our common experience has demonstrated that immigration is good for America, whether your ancestors arrived before the Declaration of Independence or just a generation ago. LULAC calls upon Congress and the President to embrace and uphold America’s tradition as a nation of immigrants and pass comprehensive immigration reform that allows hard working immigrants and their families to become permanent legal residents of the United States.

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Statement by LULAC President Hector M. Flores: Senate Immigration Bill is a Solid Move in the Right Direction....details.

 

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Oppose H.R. 5441, The Homeland Security Appropriations Act!. LULAC is calling on its members and friends to call the Representatives and demand that they reverse the anti-immigrant amendments that undercut the civil rights of millions of innocent immigrant workers and their families....click here to take action.

 

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LULAC Expresses Strong Concerns Regarding the Border Fence Amendment to the Hagel/Martinez Immigration Bill. LULAC is deeply concerned about an amendment offered by Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) and passed by the Senate yesterday...read more.

 

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LULAC endorses call for comprehensive immigration reform.
LULAC after careful analysis of President Bush’s speech released the following statement:...read more.

 

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LULAC Supports a National Day of Action: Family Unity, Worker Solidarity, And Prayer May 1st.
Take part in local activities throughout the nation ...read more.

 

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Statement by LULAC President Hector M. Flores on Stalled Immigration Bill in the Senate
“This is a historic time for our country and for the Latino community and we cannot let up now”...read more.

 

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Mega March in Dallas Calling for Economic Boycott to Show Financial Impact of Hispanics on the U.S. Economy
Thousands of participants are to take part in the largest march in Dallas history ...click here to see the agenda or see our photo gallery or read more.

 

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Historic National Day of Action Rally for Immigrant Rights
Unprecedented nationwide rally of immigrants and supporters to take place on April 10, 2006 in opposition to HR 4437 and in support of comprehensive immigration reform...more.

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Justice for Immigrants - Sign on Now!
We are reaching a critical juncture in immigration reform and it is important that we establish principles around what is acceptable and what is not.  We are gathering names for this petition which will be delivered to Congress. We ask that you sign the petition and forward it to friends, family, colleagues and listservs....more.

 

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Comprehensive Immigration Reform by Gabriela Lemus, LULAC Policy and Legislation Director
'Building a wall across the southern border that is high enough and wide enough to prevent border crossings sends a dangerous message to our second largest trading partner, to our future trading partners, and to the U.S. regime of allies and friends in Latin America. It says that the United States does not trust you, does not want you, and does not need you. Such a decision would be myopic and bad for national security, public safety and the economy.'...more.

Immigration Links

American Immigration Lawyers Association

American Immigration Law Foundation

Center of Human Rights & Constitutional Law

Farmworker Justice

MALDEF

Nat. Council of La Raza

Nat. Immigration Forum

Office of Spec. Counsel

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services