¡HICA! and Comprehensive Immigration Reform

The Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (¡HICA!), the largest independent, non-profit agency serving Alabama’s Hispanic community, urges the speedy enactment of comprehensive immigration reform that will provide both a reasonable, affordable path to legalization and law enforcement measures that strengthen and protect communities while upholding justice and safety.  In line with its commitment to strengthening families and educating communities, ¡HICA! strongly believes that family unity and educational opportunity should be key components of a comprehensive immigration reform bill.  As the dialogue around immigration reform continues on national and local levels, ¡HICA! calls for respect and celebration of the contributions of immigrants in our communities.
 
¡HICA! supports the following principles set forth by the National Council of La Raza for comprehensive immigration reform:

1. Restoring order by getting the 12 million undocumented people in our country to come forward, obtain legal status, learn English, and assume the rights and responsibilities of citizenship while creating smart enforcement policies that uphold national security and the Constitution;
2. Cracking down on unscrupulous employers whose practices undermine conditions for all workers;
3. Unclogging legal channels to reunite families and allow future workers to come in with the essential rights and protections that safeguard our workforce; and
4. Enacting proactive measures to advance the successful integration of new immigrants into our communities.

 
Following the guidance of Alabama’s Hispanic community, ¡HICA! will collaborate with its local, regional and national partners to advocate for a comprehensive immigration reform package that meets the community’s needs.
 
¡HICA! is a member of:
 
The Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice
The Southeast Immigrant Rights Network
National Council of La Raza


Want to be an advocate for immigration reform?
 
--Familiarize yourself with proposed legislation: H.R. 4321: Comprehensive Immigration Reform ASAP Act of 2009 and an expected Senate bill from Senators Schumer (D-NY) and Graham (R-SC)
--Become a member of ¡HICA! to stay in the loop about our advocacy efforts
--Join the Campaign to Reform Immigration for America!
--Organize a panel discussion or town hall meeting at your church, community center, or school ¡HICA! is a founding member of this network of individuals and organizations dedicated to ensuring social, legal and civic rights of all immigrants in Alabama.   Download ACIJ's Mission and Goals

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