Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles

Los Angeles –CHIRLA has released ‘A Closer Look: Portraits of Immigrants in Los Angeles County,” examining the cultural make-up of Los Angeles’ immigrant communities, their economic and social contributions to the county, and the influence such communities have had on the political process. “We hope that this report counters the negative stereotyping prevalent in today’s immigration discourse. And we hope that these facts will enlighten the debate by serving as a reference point in the future,” commented CHIRLA Executive Director Angelica Salas.