Two Arrested as Immigration Activists Demonstrate
posted 10:45 pm Wed September 12, 2007 - Washington
Saul Arellano and other children carried a banner that read: "Born in the USA. Don't take our moms and dads away."
The boy's mother, Elvira Arellano, was deported last month after taking refuge in a Chicago church for a year.
The group marched to the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, chanting and shouting for her to lead on immigration reform. The followed with an unruly procession through the halls and basements of two House office buildings.
Protesters left the Cannon House Office Building after police threatened more arrests.
Latest Comment on Two Arrested as Immigration Activists Demonstrate
Prettyboy
12:44 am on 09/13/07
I believe if you are here illegally than you should be deported. I wouldn't go to a country that didn't want me. I have some common sense. illegals are nothing but moochers and hemoriods on society in general.
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