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Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice Supports Clear and Timely Path to Citizenship

Staff Report From The Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice BIRMINGHAM – The Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice (ACIJ) released a statement today supporting President Obama’s emphatic declaration that “the time is now” for comprehensive immigration reform. “The time is now,” said Rev. Angie Wright, “and the place is Washington, D.C. States like Alabama have no business … Continued
January 30, 2013

Pro Undocumented Worker Group Plan Rally in Montgomery on Sunday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Coalition on Immigrant Justice (ACIJ) has announced that they are holding a “Mega-March” in Montgomery on Sunday, May 27th. The Alabama Political Reporter talked with ACIJ spokesperson and organizer Salvador Cervantes about the event.  Mr. Cervantes said that the group was seeking the repeal of HB56 and … Continued
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May 25, 2012

The ACIJ says new immigration bill will create new problems for state

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice (ACIJ) issued a press release late on Wednesday expressing their dissatisfaction with the latest attempt to rewrite Alabama’s anti-illegal immigration law, HB56.  State Senator Scott Beason (R) from Gardendale introduced the new anti-illegal immigration bill Wednesday to replace the House Bill, HB658.  Sen. … Continued
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May 10, 2012