How would our cities would be after a day without migrants?

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How would our cities would be after a day without migrants?
This is what the immigrant communities in the US will test on May 1

"The arguments against [the immigrant community] claim we abuse the economy
of this country. And if this is in fact the case, then that day we will see
a resurgence of the economy," said Rodriguez.

This "Great American Boycott 2006," as it has been named by organizers, is
designed to put pressure on Congress to respond favorably to the just
immigration laws currently being debated, and to demonstrate the economic
strength of the immigrant community.
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Juan Jose Gutierrez, director of Latino Movement USA (in English) said the
boycott is not limited to just Latinos in the U.S., but also those in other
countries.

Gutierrez called on people living on other countries to not buy American
products and to not cross the U.S.- Mexico border on May 1st to make
purchases.

The boycott coalition, which also includes Hermandad Mexicana, CHIRLA,
Amigos de [Friends of] Orange, and MECHA, among others, broadcast the
boycott during the nation wide demonstrations that took place on April 10.

continue reading: Eastern Group Publications, News Report, Selene Rivera, Apr 15, 2006, http://news.newamericamedia.org/news/view_article.html?article_id=5640841981493b34b3d0933ac577adf5

Find more:
http://www.undiasin.com/
http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/
http://www.undiasin.com/
http://www.indybay.org/news/2006/04/1813522.php