"Nuns On The Bus" Immigration Rights Tour Visits DC

Friday, May 31, 2013

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)“Raise your hands, raise your voice, for immigration reform now!” The chant, led by Sister Simone, rang out across the U.S. Capitol grounds yesterday as the “Nuns On The Bus” tour stopped by Washington on its way across the country, “driving for faith, family, and citizenship.” The tour is organized by NETWORK, a national Catholic social justice lobby. “In America, it shouldn’t be where you come from that matters,” said AFSCME president Lee Saunders as the midday sun blazed down. “It shouldn’t  be how long you’ve been here that matters. It shouldn’t be your last name that matters. What should matter is your dedication. Your dedication to your families, and your communities, and your commitment to making our nation a better place for all.” Metro Council President Jos Williams related his own personal story of immigration, and credited the leadership of the faith and social justice communities for working with the labor movement to set the stage for a path to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants. Also speaking yesterday were SEIU president Mary Kay Henry, America’s Voice’s Frank Sharry and IWJ’s Michael Livingston. The tour -- 6,500 miles over 15 states, with 53 events in 40 cities – continues through June 18. Sister Simone urged supporters to text NUNS to 877877 to register support for immigration reform. - report/photo by Chris Garlock

 

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