Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
TPS for Undocumented Immigrants
Latino Pastors Urge President Obama To Activate TPS For Undocumented Immigrants
Washington, DC - The National Coalition Of Latino Clergy & Christian Leaders (CONLAMIC) delivered a letter to President Barack Obama, just as his first year in office has come to an end, and after the Massachusetts election,(which resulted a victory that gave Republicans the votes needed stop Democrat legislative initiatives in the Senate). The letter from CONLAMIC to the President urges that he move forward immediately in issuing an Executive Order, which would authorize Temporary Protective Status for all undocumented immigrants and stop Deportations."In light of the Massachusetts senate race outcome, its unlikely that President Obama will keep the promise that he made to Latinos to achieve Comprehensive Immigration Reform," said Rev. Miguel Rivera, Chairman of CONLAMIC.Since 2007, Democrats have lost precious time. They have had control of both legislative chambers; to avoid fixing the broken immigration system is reprehensible and irresponsible and Pastors witness the fact that this places millions of families in more danger today by this Administration's enhancement of enforcement only approach to immigration."We urge President Obama to act quickly to exercise executive powers to bring peace and justice to millions of hard-working, Christian families affected by this matter," said Rev. Miguel Rivera.Latino pastors nationwide, members of CONLAMIC, remain strong in their resolve and conviction as they remind both political entities that the Latino swing vote is more valuable for this coming 2010 midterm elections. The pattern of lies and broken promises will hurt more present incumbents.Today, CONLAMIC is calling for a "Day of Fasting and Prayer" on behalf of President Barack Obama with an understanding that we still expect him to comply with his word. We urge the President to call to STOP all Deportations and Temporary Protective Status for undocumented immigrants as the only alternative available at this time.We pray that President Obama will move immediately with this Presidential Order.Millions undocumented immigrants of Irish, Polish, Asian, Hispanic and other European descent are waiting for action by this President that if delivered, will be an outstanding accomplishment will contribute to building confidence among these communities that will lead to a more accurate and successful CENSUS 2010," concluded Rev. Rivera.
Washington, DC - The National Coalition Of Latino Clergy & Christian Leaders (CONLAMIC) delivered a letter to President Barack Obama, just as his first year in office has come to an end, and after the Massachusetts election,(which resulted a victory that gave Republicans the votes needed stop Democrat legislative initiatives in the Senate). The letter from CONLAMIC to the President urges that he move forward immediately in issuing an Executive Order, which would authorize Temporary Protective Status for all undocumented immigrants and stop Deportations."In light of the Massachusetts senate race outcome, its unlikely that President Obama will keep the promise that he made to Latinos to achieve Comprehensive Immigration Reform," said Rev. Miguel Rivera, Chairman of CONLAMIC.Since 2007, Democrats have lost precious time. They have had control of both legislative chambers; to avoid fixing the broken immigration system is reprehensible and irresponsible and Pastors witness the fact that this places millions of families in more danger today by this Administration's enhancement of enforcement only approach to immigration."We urge President Obama to act quickly to exercise executive powers to bring peace and justice to millions of hard-working, Christian families affected by this matter," said Rev. Miguel Rivera.Latino pastors nationwide, members of CONLAMIC, remain strong in their resolve and conviction as they remind both political entities that the Latino swing vote is more valuable for this coming 2010 midterm elections. The pattern of lies and broken promises will hurt more present incumbents.Today, CONLAMIC is calling for a "Day of Fasting and Prayer" on behalf of President Barack Obama with an understanding that we still expect him to comply with his word. We urge the President to call to STOP all Deportations and Temporary Protective Status for undocumented immigrants as the only alternative available at this time.We pray that President Obama will move immediately with this Presidential Order.Millions undocumented immigrants of Irish, Polish, Asian, Hispanic and other European descent are waiting for action by this President that if delivered, will be an outstanding accomplishment will contribute to building confidence among these communities that will lead to a more accurate and successful CENSUS 2010," concluded Rev. Rivera.
LEGALIZATION BEFORE ENUMERATION
Latino Undocumented Immigrants Empowered With Census Boycott: LEGALIZATION BEFORE ENUMERATION
WASHINGTON, DC- Reports from CONLAMIC regional vice-presidents confirm that, thousands of latino undocumented immigrants, who happens to be members of local hispanic evangelical pentecostal churches, are the most ardent supporters of the census boycott called by the National Coalition of Latino Clergy and Christian Leaders (CONLAMIC) and co-sponsored by the Hermandad Mexicana Latinoamericana, the Mexican American Political Action and many other community based organizations around the country."Georgia, Arizona, Texas, Ohio, Massachusetts, California, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee Nevada, Nebraska and Arkansas, are the most aggressive regions where the census forms will be either thrown to the trash can or burned in public display defiance, at members of Congress that are not concerned about the harmful effects on latino families, school children and the elderly, for the lack of a humane comprehensive immigration reform.Pastors around the country are reporting the enthusiasm that has aroused among members of their churches and how many legal residents and citizens will not answer the census in solidarity with their brethren", says the Reverend Miguel Rivera, CONLAMIC Chairman of the Board of Directors."For my many years as of today, as a Pastor and President of the Georgia Hispanic Evangelical Clergy Association, I have never witness before such a commitment by members of our churches, who are feeling empowered and ready to respond with a non-cooperation effort, demanding legalization for all undocumented immigrants, before legalization.Quietly but for sure, thousands of census forms will be discarded and home doors will be kept closed, in regard for our safety and the welfare of our families", says the Reverend Antonio Mansogo from Atlanta, GA."Here in Nebraska, Pastors are responding with a strong sense of moral principle, very concerned that the census efforts are drawn mostly to reach out to latinos and other minorities only.There is no trust in the so called "confidentiality" assurances by the Census Bureau and to make it worst, an effort to count gay couples living together, is seeing as an extreme liberal agenda against traditional family values.The census efforts, are doomed", says also Reverend Otoniel Garcia from Omaha NE."For many Pastors in New York, its easy to understand why thousands of latino evangelical church members are not going to respond the census. Our churches in Long Island are being vandalized, the animosity against undocumented immigrants is growing and the increase in hate crimes is a sad example of those facts.The anti-immigrant sentiment in Up-State New York and Suffolk County is to much to avoid or look the other way. Members of our churches are saying, enough is enough and a census boycott is the best way for them to channel their ire against anti-immigrant elected officials and members of Congress who have taken advantage of such a sensitive and polarizing issue, to have a "political ball" on their behalf", says the Reverend Bishop Kittim Silva, CONLAMIC Vice-Chairman and President of the Jesus Christ Pentecostal Church Council International, based in New York.Over one thousand christian latino radio stations are broadcasting the "legalization before enumeration" message around the country, to counteract the millions of dollars the Census Bureau is spending for the 2010 efforts."If members of Congress or the White House are not even willing to consider stopping deportations and move forward with some type of temporary protective status, while comprehensive immigration reform is accomplished, there is no way the census effort will be successful as per the last report published by Pew Research."Its a matter of principle and moral standing. Pastors are called to take care of their flocks.Asking undocumented immigrants members of their churches, to step out of the shadows, be counted and expose yourselves allowing more information and opening the doors of your home to a stranger, without legalization is against these Pastors commitment and all of us who have fought with integrity for years, on behalf of immigrants in this country", said also Nativo Lopez, President of Hermandad Mexicana Latinoamericana."CONLAMIC Pastors are Praying that members of Congress will move forward with CIR. The ball is in their court", concluded the Reverend Miguel Rivera.www.conlamic.orginfo@conlamic.org(202) 615-7444
WASHINGTON, DC- Reports from CONLAMIC regional vice-presidents confirm that, thousands of latino undocumented immigrants, who happens to be members of local hispanic evangelical pentecostal churches, are the most ardent supporters of the census boycott called by the National Coalition of Latino Clergy and Christian Leaders (CONLAMIC) and co-sponsored by the Hermandad Mexicana Latinoamericana, the Mexican American Political Action and many other community based organizations around the country."Georgia, Arizona, Texas, Ohio, Massachusetts, California, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee Nevada, Nebraska and Arkansas, are the most aggressive regions where the census forms will be either thrown to the trash can or burned in public display defiance, at members of Congress that are not concerned about the harmful effects on latino families, school children and the elderly, for the lack of a humane comprehensive immigration reform.Pastors around the country are reporting the enthusiasm that has aroused among members of their churches and how many legal residents and citizens will not answer the census in solidarity with their brethren", says the Reverend Miguel Rivera, CONLAMIC Chairman of the Board of Directors."For my many years as of today, as a Pastor and President of the Georgia Hispanic Evangelical Clergy Association, I have never witness before such a commitment by members of our churches, who are feeling empowered and ready to respond with a non-cooperation effort, demanding legalization for all undocumented immigrants, before legalization.Quietly but for sure, thousands of census forms will be discarded and home doors will be kept closed, in regard for our safety and the welfare of our families", says the Reverend Antonio Mansogo from Atlanta, GA."Here in Nebraska, Pastors are responding with a strong sense of moral principle, very concerned that the census efforts are drawn mostly to reach out to latinos and other minorities only.There is no trust in the so called "confidentiality" assurances by the Census Bureau and to make it worst, an effort to count gay couples living together, is seeing as an extreme liberal agenda against traditional family values.The census efforts, are doomed", says also Reverend Otoniel Garcia from Omaha NE."For many Pastors in New York, its easy to understand why thousands of latino evangelical church members are not going to respond the census. Our churches in Long Island are being vandalized, the animosity against undocumented immigrants is growing and the increase in hate crimes is a sad example of those facts.The anti-immigrant sentiment in Up-State New York and Suffolk County is to much to avoid or look the other way. Members of our churches are saying, enough is enough and a census boycott is the best way for them to channel their ire against anti-immigrant elected officials and members of Congress who have taken advantage of such a sensitive and polarizing issue, to have a "political ball" on their behalf", says the Reverend Bishop Kittim Silva, CONLAMIC Vice-Chairman and President of the Jesus Christ Pentecostal Church Council International, based in New York.Over one thousand christian latino radio stations are broadcasting the "legalization before enumeration" message around the country, to counteract the millions of dollars the Census Bureau is spending for the 2010 efforts."If members of Congress or the White House are not even willing to consider stopping deportations and move forward with some type of temporary protective status, while comprehensive immigration reform is accomplished, there is no way the census effort will be successful as per the last report published by Pew Research."Its a matter of principle and moral standing. Pastors are called to take care of their flocks.Asking undocumented immigrants members of their churches, to step out of the shadows, be counted and expose yourselves allowing more information and opening the doors of your home to a stranger, without legalization is against these Pastors commitment and all of us who have fought with integrity for years, on behalf of immigrants in this country", said also Nativo Lopez, President of Hermandad Mexicana Latinoamericana."CONLAMIC Pastors are Praying that members of Congress will move forward with CIR. The ball is in their court", concluded the Reverend Miguel Rivera.www.conlamic.orginfo@conlamic.org(202) 615-7444
CONLAMIC;Response to President Barack Obama
January 28, 2010
CONLAMIC: Response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union Speech
Washington, DC - The Chairman of the National Coalition Of Latino Clergy And Christian Leaders (CONLAMIC) expressed profound disappointment after President Barack Obama's State of the Union remarks due to the vague comments delivered on the most important civil rights issue of the 21st century: Comprehensive Immigration Reform."President Obama said almost nothing regarding the urgent need to revamp and correct our broken immigration laws," said Rev. Miguel Rivera, Chairman of CONLAMIC.After almost one hour of remarks President Obama mentioned the issue bit his statement clearly lacked a sense of commitment to achieve a comprehensive solution to the immigration problem.Nothing in his speech gave the assurance that any specific immigration reform efforts by this administration will be directed or accomplished. He did not state his intention to move forward with a legalization initiative. Latino's in the United States expect President Obama to comply with his promise to prioritize Comprehensive Immigration Reform." We are deeply disappointed and frustrated in President Obama's omission of the comprehensive immigration reform issue, which is of critical importance to Latino's who mobilized to help put him into the White House. More than 67% of Latino voted for him, including many of our members, conservative evangelical leaders," said Rev. Rivera.CONLAMIC's National Board of Directors will convene Wednesday, February 3rd, to analyze further the situation and consider a response to what CONLAMIC leaders consider a misguided presidential strategy for the next midterm elections.CONLAMIC pastors will increase its efforts to empower its undocumented church members by encouraging them to not be counted in the 2010 Census. Leaders see it as a matter of principle as they are committed to the protection and well being of millions of undocumented immigrants who are members of Hispanic Christian churches," conclude Rev. Miguel Rivera.
CONLAMIC: Response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union Speech
Washington, DC - The Chairman of the National Coalition Of Latino Clergy And Christian Leaders (CONLAMIC) expressed profound disappointment after President Barack Obama's State of the Union remarks due to the vague comments delivered on the most important civil rights issue of the 21st century: Comprehensive Immigration Reform."President Obama said almost nothing regarding the urgent need to revamp and correct our broken immigration laws," said Rev. Miguel Rivera, Chairman of CONLAMIC.After almost one hour of remarks President Obama mentioned the issue bit his statement clearly lacked a sense of commitment to achieve a comprehensive solution to the immigration problem.Nothing in his speech gave the assurance that any specific immigration reform efforts by this administration will be directed or accomplished. He did not state his intention to move forward with a legalization initiative. Latino's in the United States expect President Obama to comply with his promise to prioritize Comprehensive Immigration Reform." We are deeply disappointed and frustrated in President Obama's omission of the comprehensive immigration reform issue, which is of critical importance to Latino's who mobilized to help put him into the White House. More than 67% of Latino voted for him, including many of our members, conservative evangelical leaders," said Rev. Rivera.CONLAMIC's National Board of Directors will convene Wednesday, February 3rd, to analyze further the situation and consider a response to what CONLAMIC leaders consider a misguided presidential strategy for the next midterm elections.CONLAMIC pastors will increase its efforts to empower its undocumented church members by encouraging them to not be counted in the 2010 Census. Leaders see it as a matter of principle as they are committed to the protection and well being of millions of undocumented immigrants who are members of Hispanic Christian churches," conclude Rev. Miguel Rivera.
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