Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles

Thousands Peacefully March In Los Angeles to Call for Recognition of Worker Contributions, Denounce Raids, and Ask Congress to Move Immigration Reform Forward

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Los Angeles, CA – A coalition of community organizations spearheaded by the Multicultural Immigrant Workers Organizing Network (MIWON), led thousands of Angelinos including community leaders, clergy, workers, students, and elected officials, marching downtown Los Angeles today in what organizers called a peaceful, joyous show of civic engagement and democracy. For full story please go to the PRESS ROOM.

CHIRLA’S POLICY AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM

Policy advocacy is a key component of any effort to bring about systemic change. Pressing for federal, state and local immigration policies that promote and protect the human and civil rights of immigrants has always been a critical part of the work of the staff, members, volunteers and community partners of CHIRLA. Whether it’s visiting and educating legislators or administrative agencies, empowering community members to civically engage, or researching and tracking changes in immigration law, CHIRLA’s advocacy work continues to be a progressive voice that promotes economic justice for immigrants in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California.

Documentary film screening with director Dan DeVivo is expected to draw a big crowd and big support. Please join us on Sunday, February 24 at 5 pm at the Holy Rosary Church in Sun Valley for an evening of Edu-tainment, Conversation, and community fellowship.

We hope that you participate in this great fundraising event to support CHIRLA's work in 2008!

When: Sunday, February 24, 2008

Time: 5:30 pm

Where: Holy Rosary Church
7800 Vineland Ave
Sun Valley, CA 91352

For more information please go to the PRESS ROOM. or call 213-201-4450