LULAC=League of United Latin American Citizens
Washington, DC—The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) has expressed adamant disapproval of an immigration bill establishing an armed militia to patrol the Mexican border.
Introduced by Rep. John Culberson of Houston, Texas, the “Border Protection Corps Act” authorizes governors to create a Border Protection Corps of citizens in their states by invoking the militia provisions of the U.S. Constitution.
Furthermore, the bill recruits citizen volunteers working as sworn law enforcement officers, and encourages them to keep and bear arms, as well as use any means and any force to prevent people from unlawfully entering the United States.
Organizational leaders are concerned that the proposed legislation will create a fury of dangerous and uncontrollable activity along the U.S.-Mexican border as it places the lives of U.S. citizens and foreign nationals at risk. In addition, the Border Protection Corps would attract racists from all parts of the United States eager to hunt down Mexicans along the border and give them a license to kill.
“The immigration system in this country is extremely convoluted, and we cannot simply equip untrained American citizens with arms to patrol our borders,” said Hector Flores, LULAC National President. “If this bill is passed, it would likely result in the official sanction of dangerous and uncontrolled activity by weekend warriors along the U.S.-Mexican border,” added Flores.
LULAC will work hard to prevent this bill from getting any serious consideration in Washington.
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization in the United States. LULAC advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health, and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs run by more than 700 LULAC councils nationwide
A local LULAC mouthpiece here compared the Minuteman Project to the Nazis.
http://www.lulac.org/ Take a look if you want to learn more.
American GI Forum
Out of the days of World War II arose stories of valor of America's young men and women and of hope and renewed idealism. As millions of veterans returned home, many looked to the GI Bill of Rights, which guaranteed educational, medical, housing and other basic benefits. But these benefits were being denied in large part to Americans of Mexican descent and other Hispanics throughout the United States.
This aroused a young Army Major veteran, Hector P. Garcia, a physician from Corpus Christi, Texas, and in 1948 he was inspired to rally his former comrades-in-arms. Thus was born the American GI Forum dedicated to addressing problems of discrimination and inequities endured by Hispanic veterans.
The Forum, its Women's and Youth Auxiliary Forums, soon became an advocate for all Hispanics and broadened its activities throughout the states to promote civic affairs.
The American GI Forum Founder Dr. Hector P. Garcia, MD was recognized by the Nation for his work in service to America and was presented the country's highest civilian award, the Medal of Freedom by President Ronald Reagan.
Following, Dr. Garcia's pioneer work for veterans and in public affairs was further recognized by the United States Treasury issuing a new series of Savings Bonds with the $75 Bond bearing Dr. Garcia's portrait.
The Forum's motto is: "Education is Our Freedom and Freedom should be Everybody's Business." This concept is the basis for two of its largest programs: the Veterans Outreach Program (VOP) and Ser-Jobs for Progress, Inc. (SER). VOP is based in San Antonio, Texas, providing employment training & employment, and counseling for veterans in the Southwestern U.S. Local chapters carry out outreach activities affecting their communities.
SER has its headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The SER Board of Directors has representation from the American GI Forum, the League of United Latin American Citizens, and major corporate sponsors. Local SER affiliates operate employment training centers, residential and other services in the continental U.S. and Puerto Rico.
The American GI Forum today continues to be a beacon of hope and an avenue for involvement for the returning veteran and/or the ordinary citizen aspiring to improve conditions within his own community. Local, State and National Conferences continue to promote and move forward an agenda put forth in 1948 for the betterment of all citizens and by the American GI Forum.
Spend some time in my backyard and you will soon discover the truth about these groups.
