Supporters of comprehensive immigration reform are urging House Republican leaders to stop delaying a vote on an immigration reform bill. In a recent action, more than 100 women were arrested in Washington protesting the House’s inaction. They say the votes exist today to pass a bill with path to citizenship. A social leader arrested in Washington, DC, and an evangelical leader discuss the prospects for a vote in October.
Guests: Rev. Samuel Rodríguez, President, National Hispanic Christian Leadership, Sacramento, CA, http://www.hermandadmexicana.org ; Marielena Hincapié, Executive Director, National Immigration Law Center, Los Angeles, CA, www.nilc.org
ALSO DRIVER’S LICENCES FOR UNDOCUMENTED IN CALIFORNIA. After nearly two decades, the state legislature finally grants licenses to undocumented drivers. Governor Brown has announced he will sign the bill. An activist details the last minute maneuvering that made possible this triumph for the immigrant community.
Guest: Nativo López, collaborator, Hermandad Mexicana Latinoamericana, Santa Ana, CA, http://www.hermandadmexicana.org
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