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OTOC Immigration Forum of September 26. 2011 Our Lady of
Guadalupe Church Community Center Photos
taken by John Witcher |
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Figure 1: OTOC held an Immigration Forum on Monday, Sept 26th at Our Lady of Guadalupe. |
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2: A large and diverse group of 400+ Omahans came to ready to learn&
give witness. |
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3 :Parents like Jorge spoke about the impact of deportation of parents
on children. |
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4 : Patricia, a college student, spoke about the need for passing the
Dream Act. |
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5: Business leaders like Armando Salgado spoke of the economic benefits
to Nebraska of immigration. |
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6: United Methodist Bishop Ann B. Sherer Simpson and Nebraska
Catholic Conference Director Jim Cunningham challenged us to live up to
our faith traditions. |
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Figure 7: And OPD Dep. Chief Schmaderer spoke about how officers should interact with immigrants and committed to continue working with OTOC to improve how OPD interacts with immigrants and refugees. |
Figure 8: Four Omaha area Senators pledged to work with OTOC on a variety of legislation affecting immigrant families.
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9: While scores of people stood throughout the meeting to learn how we
can work together to improve the treatment of immigrants in Nebraska. |
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10 And OTOC leaders got renewed energy for the work ahead to shape a
just immigration policy in our state and nation. |