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Religious Leaders Speak Out For Immigrant Rights
In response to raids in Santa Cruz, Watsonville and Hollister by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE aka INS, la migra) agency of the federal government, religious leaders with Communities Organized for Relational Power (COPA) held a press conference on September 13th to speak from their religious traditions about immigration. ICE sweeps, detentions and deportations, called "Operation Return to Sender," took place on September 7th and 8th according to the corporate media. However, there is also discussion in the community about federal abductions which have taken place on other days.
above: Bishop Ryan Sylvester, Catholic Diocese of Monterey
Listen to an audio report which includes an interview with Bishop Ryan Sylvester and Ramiro of the Watsonville Brown Berets.
FSRN: ICE Raids Shake Up Central Coast
http://indybay.org/newsitems/2006/09/13/18310505.php
Also listen to an interview with Doug Keegan, director of the Santa Cruz County Immigration Project.
Indynewswire: Doug Keegan on ICE Raids
http://indybay.org/newsitems/2006/09/14/18311564.php
Here is more audio from the press conference:
Faith Community responds to recent Immigration Sweep
http://indybay.org/newsitems/2006/09/13/18310505.php
While people appreciated a response from the religious community, many people felt that more action should be taken by religious groups and the community as a whole. The Watsonville Brown Berets, for example, are taking proactive steps to better organize people for future state repression. Show solidarity and come out to this year's Peace and Unity March on October 7th
13TH ANNUAL PEACE AND UNITY MARCH
http://indybay.org/newsitems/2006/09/17/18312303.php
Listen to an audio report which includes an interview with Bishop Ryan Sylvester and Ramiro of the Watsonville Brown Berets.
FSRN: ICE Raids Shake Up Central Coast
http://indybay.org/newsitems/2006/09/13/18310505.php
Also listen to an interview with Doug Keegan, director of the Santa Cruz County Immigration Project.
Indynewswire: Doug Keegan on ICE Raids
http://indybay.org/newsitems/2006/09/14/18311564.php
Here is more audio from the press conference:
Faith Community responds to recent Immigration Sweep
http://indybay.org/newsitems/2006/09/13/18310505.php
While people appreciated a response from the religious community, many people felt that more action should be taken by religious groups and the community as a whole. The Watsonville Brown Berets, for example, are taking proactive steps to better organize people for future state repression. Show solidarity and come out to this year's Peace and Unity March on October 7th
13TH ANNUAL PEACE AND UNITY MARCH
http://indybay.org/newsitems/2006/09/17/18312303.php
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