Written by: Sister Therese
Randolph, RSM
June 14,
2013
“I had a boyfriend
who was undocumented. And one day he was picked up by the ICE. Then he
disappeared. He was only trying to support his family back home. That’s why I
came to NUNS ON THE BUS. I want to support immigration reform.”
This message
from a young woman in her mid-twenties reflected the tenor of participants in a
rally outside Rep Campbell’s office. About 150 people welcomed the sisters with
signs and cheers. Asked why they came, other responses were:
- we just finished a course called
“JustFaith” and believe immigration reform is a justice issue
- working in a local parish, I saw the
limitations of parishoners not having legal status…no one should have to live
in shadows
- a very strong passion for immigration
reform.
The Congressman’s
representative spoke of Rep Campbell’s support of immigration reform that is
doable and that creates a realistic path to citizenship. As one speaker said:
It’s easy to forget that it is real human beings who are affected by public
policy. Let’s work together for legislation that protects the dignity of each
person and the integrity of families.
