LULAC STANDS WITH OUR COMMUNITY IN THE
EXERCISE OF ITS FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND NONVIOLENT PUBLIC ACTIONS
Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil
Rights Organization Prepares Local Leaders on How to Hold Safe, Lawful
Rallies in Support of Non-Criminal Immigrants
Washington, DC -
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) stands in
solidarity with the tens of thousands of individuals who have taken to
the streets across the United States in support of non-criminal
immigrants falling victims to mass deportations.
"LULAC
is moved by the spontaneous show of solidarity, courage, and unity
across our great nation in recent days," says Roman Palomares,
LULAC National President and Chairman of the Board. "Throughout
our country, people young and old are joining hands, raising their
voices, and standing for the millions of undocumented immigrants who
are now being threatened with unfair mass deportations,” he added.
LULAC has developed a simple checklist
on how to organize safe, effective public actions.
In Los Angeles,
thousands of demonstrators gathered near City Hall, eventually moving
to a section of the 101 Freeway, one of the nation’s busiest
thoroughfares. Similarly, in Dallas,
approximately 1,600 protesters convened downtown, carrying signs and
flags. San Diego
also witnessed significant demonstrations, with groups of protesters
displaying homemade signs with pro-immigration messages throughout the
city.
“Today,
we witness a new generation of individuals from diverse backgrounds
coming together, united in a righteous cause,” said Palomares. “May
this message resonate through the halls of Congress and into the Oval
Office of the White House, declaring that we will not allow our
families, heritage, legacy, or future to be threatened.”
In St. Louis,
roughly 1,000 individuals marched downtown, voicing their dissent
against the mass deportation plans. Demonstrators held a candlelight
vigil outside the federal courthouse. Chicago saw a large turnout as
well, with protesters gathering in Daley Plaza before marching through
the Loop. In New
York City, thousands marched through lower Manhattan,
stopping in front of immigration courts and detention centers.
Adds
Palomares, “Latinos have sacrificed for America, and shed our blood on
battlefields to defend its flag. We are worthy of enjoying the freedom
of its promise and the fulfillment of the dream that has brought people
to our shores and border for centuries. We urge other fair-minded
Americans to join with us.”
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About
LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation's
oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization. Founded in 1929,
LULAC is committed to advancing the rights and opportunities of Latino
Americans through advocacy, community building, and education. With a
growing network of councils nationwide, LULAC remains steadfast in its
mission to protect and empower millions of Latinos, contributing daily
to America's prosperity. For more information about LULAC and its
initiatives, please visit www.LULAC.org.
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