Hundreds Protest Maryland Immigration Bills
posted 11:32 am Tue February 26, 2008 - Annapolis, Md.
Some of the bills would cut off benefits to people who can't prove they're in the U.S. Legally. From Mexico, El Salvador and beyond, Maryland's latino community wants equal rights for all immigrants.
Solera is now a U.S. Citizen, but knows it could be tougher for those who are trying to follow in his foot steps. Nearly two dozen bills have been filed in the Maryland General Assembly, aimed at cracking down on illegal immigrants. An increasing number of anti-immigration groups have helped put pressure on lawmakers to do something about illegal immigration.
"They themselves are frustrated, but their parents also, because they come here for a better future for their kids. Gets frustrating for them not to be able to have that," said Maryland resident Karla Lopez.Organizers of events, like the protest in Annapolis, are staying optimistic. "As the evidence of how broken the immigration system is becomes more immediate and direct, we also have many more allies supporting the issues that we're working on," said Kim Propeack with Casa de Maryland.
Solera hopes even the toughest critics will look at all sides of the often divisive issue. "We always talk about the latino community and what it is taking from this country. What about the contributions that we are making to this country?"
The 425th session of the Maryland General Assembly started in January and ends in April. For more about the assembly, click here.
Latest Comment on Hundreds Protest Maryland Immigration Bills
krisw2008
5:03 pm on 03/05/08
If you don't like it then go back home! Most people here are immigrants, but they came here legally and the right way whether it was Ellis Island or slavery! Get your facts right chica!
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