Monday, April 26, 2010

Green Party of Maricopa County: "Apartheid State Here in Arizona"


From the website of the Maricopa Greens:

The Green Party-US stands firmly for social justice for all those living in this country, regardless of their immigration status. Above all, policy and law must be humane. Anything less would be inconsistent with our Green Values, and with our nation's values. The Green Party must consider immigration issues from an international viewpoint, taking into account international labor and environmental standards, and human rights. Undocumented immigrants who are already residing and working in the United States, and their families, should be granted a legal status which includes the chance to become U.S. citizens.

Arizona Senate Bill 1070 became law on Friday, April 23, 2010. The new legislation makes it a state crime to be in the United States illegally. It requires local law enforcement to determine an individual's immigration status if an officer suspects that person is in the country illegally. . .

The signing of Senate Bill 1070 has created an apartheid state here in Arizona. The Green Party of Maricopa County (GPMC) and the Arizona Green Party (AZGP) will organize with others to help overturn this legislation. Join us! La lucha continua!

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