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Port Jefferson Vigil in Opposition to Arizona's SB 1070

 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Action Alert
Saturday, July 31, 2010:
Vigil in Opposition to Arizona's SB 1070
 
 
Press Contact:
Maryann Slutsky
mslutsky@longislandwins.com
516 304-5641 (o)
516 506-3505 (c)
 

 Port Jefferson Vigil
in Opposition to Arizona's SB 1070

 
 
To show opposition to Arizona's harsh immigration law, SB 1070, Long Island residents will gather for an interfaith vigil in front of the Port Jefferson town hall. Come to the rally and let the public know how laws like this undermine our basic American values.

WHAT:   Long Island Faith Community Solidarity Vigil in opposition to Arizona’s SB 1070

WHEN:   Saturday, July 31, NOON

WHERE: Port Jefferson Village Hall

Sponsored by Long Island Jobs With Justice, Long Island Council of Churches, Long Island Immigrant Alliance, and Long Island Wins.  (The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island through Episcopal Community Services works with Long Island Wins.)

Long Island Wins (www.longislandwins.com) is a communications and organizing campaign focusing on immigration issues and working towards immigration solutions.

Representing all Long Islanders of goodwill, we are concerned about the growing climate of fear among the immigrant community, and we aim to shift the debate about immigrants and immigration policy on Long Island in a more positive direction, towards sensible solutions that work for and will benefit everyone.