Immigration battle in San Bernardino underway
The San Bernardino City Council right now is debating an initiative proposal that would deny rental housing to undocumented immigrants, as well as ban city-supported day labor hiring centers. If the City Council rejects the proposal tonight, which it is expected to do, the measure will automatically go on the ballot for voters.
PowerPAC.org, which has been providing data tools, resources and support to grass-roots organizations in San Bernardino for the last year, is in contact with community members who are gathering en masse to oppose this draconian measure. Hundreds of people have come to City Hall this afternoon to speak against the proposal, and have had to enter in shifts because the room only holds 100 people!
This local battle has both state and national implications, and PowerPAC.org will be working closely with the community to continue to fight this measure at the ballot box. Stay tuned to Blog for Justice for updates!
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