We Demand Immigration Reform Now

Demanding “Immigration Reform Now” demonstrations were held in Clovis and Bakersfield at the offices of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R–Bakersfield). These rallies were held in support of HR 1511 and called on the Speaker to bring meaningful immigration reform to the floor for a vote.

What is HR 1511? In an article in The Nation, David Bacon explained the importance of HR 1511:

“Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929,” is breathtaking in its simplicity. It just changes a date: January 1, 1972. Today, anyone who entered the US without a visa before that date can apply for legal permanent residence—the “green card.” After five years as a legal resident, this person can then apply for US citizenship. This registry process is contained in Section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and the date has been changed four times—from 1921 to 1924, 1940, 1948, and finally 1972. To read the entire article click here:

Organizations participating in this event included Poder Latinx, Lidres Campesinas, Services Immigrant Rights and Education Network (SIREN), the Dolores Huerta Foundation, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the United Farm Workers (UFW). For a complete list, see the event flyer below.