During one of the biggest Supreme Court cases in immigration history, NCLR was present alongside fellow organizations --delivering strong leadership for Latinos.
[View the story "At the steps of the US Supreme Court" on Storify ]At the steps of the US Supreme Court During one of the biggest Supreme Court cases in immigration history, NCLR was present alongside fellow organizations --delivering strong leadership for Latinos. Storified by NCLR · Fri, Apr 27 2012 16:58:25
This photo captures the scene as members of the civil rights community, activist groups, and political representatives began to gather outside the SCOTUS building.
We're here ready to rally for justice! http://ow.ly/i/ApkM #Justice4AZ #SB1070NCLR
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At #SCOTUS with @NCLR, @RI4A, @NILC_org, @PromiseArizona, & more, supporting human dignity and #Justice4AZ...¡El pueblo esta presente!Latina Institute
NCLR was joined by friends from the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health and SEIU, as well as Jericho marchers and many others.
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NCLR won over the crowd with creative signs!
@NCLR representing #Justice4AZ http://pic.twitter.com/Em2YPnfOWendy Sefsaf
Clarissa Marinez, Director of Immigration and National Campaigns at NCLR with a fellow immigration rights supporter.
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A short series of speeches began with powerful chants.
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CASA de Maryland Executive Director, Gustavo Torres.
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Here, the NAACP's Hillary Shelton.
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Clarissa Martinez from NCLR also presented a very compelling case against SB1070. She touched upon the devastating economic impact that anti-immigrants laws have on states.
We <3 @NCLR's amazing signs--reppin' at #SCOTUS #Justice4AZ http://yfrog.com/h6yjyljjLatina Institute
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SEIU's Eliseo Medina: states do not have the right discriminate against anyone! http://ow.ly/i/ApLp #Justice4AZNCLR
SEIU's Eliseo Medina: "States do not have the right to legalize hate"seiu
NCLR President and CEO, Janet Murguía, mentioned the need to protect the civil rights of Latinos in her speech to attendees. She later recalled this speech in front of political personalities and law-makers outside the SCOTUS building.
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The worst immigration law in the land has to go! http://ow.ly/i/ApzO #Justice4AZNCLR
The crowd and reporters stood by in anticipation.
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It's a media storm outside of court. @ACLU litigators talking to press while crowd continues to protest outside court #Justice4AZACLU Live
Will you be ready to answer when they ask: What side were you on when #SB1070 was decided? --Congressman Gutierrez #Justice4AZNCLR
Supporters across America strongly agreed.
@NCLR I'm supporting you all all the way from Seattle Washington! May Justice prevail today and everyday!Osbaldo Hernandez
Last year, > 50,000 parents of US Citizen children were deported in the first half of the year. That's why social workers want #Justice4AZ.RI4A
Meanwhile, inside the Courtroom not all news is good.
J. Sotomayor notes there is significant legislative history against #SB1070 s work provision.NILC
However, some news is priceless --
Like this cover photo of the NYtimes print edition featuring NCLR's Elena Lacayo and a crowd of anti-SB1070 demonstrators while Gov. Jan Brewer of Arizona left the building.
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The faces and stories of SB1070 opponents reminded those present that immigrant families share American values.
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Unfortunately, many Americans do not fully understand how SB 1070 discriminates against citizens and many who oppose the law don't know where to turn to push back against this legislation.
Most of Americans DON'T understand #immigration laws, including #SB1070 http://reason.com/assets/db/07cf533ddb1d06350cf1ddb5942ef5ad.jpg #justice4AZ #altoarizona #CAP1070 #latismNDLON
We created a handy graphic to help shed some light on exactly what's wrong with SB 1070.
What's Wrong With Arizona's SB 1070? A lot.... http://ow.ly/aw2Th [infographic] #Justice4AZNCLR
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It is critical that we understand the repercussions of a lack of Latino engagement. #LiberaTuVoz #yaeshora #latinovoteNCLR
That's it! Big big thanks to all those who joined us today, online & at the court! #justice4AZ http://instagr.am/p/J2d4BeJhR-/RI4A
In the end, leaders brought back the attention to the Latino Voter and emphasized that politics begins at home.
Rep. Grijalva: We have a responsibility to make sure these laws are struck down! http://ow.ly/i/ApZl #Justice4AZNCLR
No matter what #SCOTUS decides we will never yield to #discrimination + #RacialProfiling sign here http://bit.ly/JnV3a8 #sb1070ACLU Live
@jmurguia_NCLR: #SB1070 Uis anti-American and must be struck down! #Justice4AZ http://ow.ly/i/ApVjNCLR
