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WASHINGTON-- La Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Estados Unidos (USHCC, siglas en inglés), en representación de cerca de 3 millones de negocios de propiedad de hispanos y más de 200 cámaras de comercio hispanas locales en toda la nación, expresó su grave decepción ante la legislatura estatal de Arizona de aprobar una ley que amenaza la seguridad de las comunidades de Arizona y resulta en la práctica del perfil racial de los latinos.
WASHINGTON-- La Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Estados Unidos (USHCC, siglas en inglés), en representación de cerca de 3 millones de negocios de propiedad de hispanos y más de 200 cámaras de comercio hispanas locales en toda la nación, expresó su grave decepción ante la legislatura estatal de Arizona de aprobar una ley que amenaza la seguridad de las comunidades de Arizona y resulta en la práctica del perfil racial de los latinos. De ser aprobada como ley por la gobernadora Jan Brewer, S.B. 1070, el proyecto de ley llamado "Vecindarios seguros", requeriría que la policía local y estatal persiga a toda persona sospechosa de ser un inmigrante indocumentado, en lugar de preocuparse de mantener nuestras comunidades a salvo de delitos violentos. La legislación tuvo la oposición de los jefes de policía de todo el estado, pues definitivamente desalentaría a los inmigrantes y sus familias de reportar delitos o de servir de testigos.
Los partidarios de la legislación citaron la ropa, la música o el acento como indicadores que deberían impulsar a una investigación delictiva. Estas sugerencias son alarmantes para los individuos y organizaciones que representan a la comunidad hispana así como para los americanos de todo origen. Comenzando con los jefes de policía y sheriffs en todo el estado, el Consejo Nacional de la Raza (NCR) y la Unión Americana de Libertades Civiles (ACLU), existe una concordancia expandida de que esta ley resultaría una muy mala política y vigilancia ineficaz.
"Comprendo la frustración de un sistema inmigratorio quebrantado, pero esta no es una solución. Necesitamos desesperadamente un reforma migratoria exhaustiva que en lugar de asegurar la frontera, garantice la provisión de trabajo estable cuando y donde sea necesario y normalice el estatus migratorio de millones de familias inmigrantes muy trabajadoras que contribuyen a la prosperidad de nuestra nación", dijo Javier Palomarez, presidente de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Estados Unidos. "Evidentemente, el Gobernador debe vetar esta legislación mal enfocada que mina la seguridad de todas nuestras comunidades".
"Como californiano, recuerdo cuando el gobernador Wilson presionó la Propuesta 187, sinceramente espero que la gobernadora Brewer aprenda de los errores de la historia: atacar a toda la comunidad hispana en un fervor por imponer las leyes migratorias civiles no funciona y tiene consecuencias políticas significativas", dijo David C. Lizarraga, presidente del directorio de la Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Estados Unidos.
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United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Dismayed at Arizona Anti-Immigrant Law
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), representing the interests of nearly 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses and over 200 local Hispanic chambers of commerce nationwide, expressed its grave disappointment at the Arizona state legislature for passing a law that will jeopardize the safety of Arizona communities and result in the racial profiling of Latinos.
If signed into law by Governor Jan Brewer, S.B. 1070 -- the so-called "Safe Neighborhoods" bill -- would require state and local police to pursue every person suspected of being an undocumented immigrant, rather than keeping our communities safe from violent crimes. The legislation was opposed by police chiefs from throughout the state because it would certainly discourage immigrants and their families from reporting crimes or serving as witnesses.
Supporters of the legislation have cited clothing, music or an accent as details that should prompt a criminal investigation. These suggestions alarm not only individuals and organizations representing the Hispanic community, but Americans of every background. From police chiefs and sheriffs throughout the state, to the National Council of La Raza and the American Civil Liberties Union, there is widespread agreement that this law would make for very bad policy and ineffective policing.
"I understand the frustration over a broken immigration system, but this is not the solution. We desperately need comprehensive immigration reform instead to secure the border, ensure a stable labor supply where and when necessary, and normalize the status of millions of hard-working immigrant families that contribute to the prosperity of our nation," said Javier Palomarez, President of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. "Clearly, the Governor must veto this misguided legislation that will undermine the safety of all our communities."
"As a Californian, I remember when Governor Wilson pushed Proposition 187. I sincerely hope that Governor Brewer will learn from history's mistakes: Attacking the entire Hispanic community in the zeal for enforcing civil immigration laws does not work and has significant political consequences," said David C. Lizarraga, Chairman of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), representing the interests of nearly 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses and over 200 local Hispanic chambers of commerce nationwide, expressed its grave disappointment at the Arizona state legislature for passing a law that will jeopardize the safety of Arizona communities and result in the racial profiling of Latinos.
If signed into law by Governor Jan Brewer, S.B. 1070 -- the so-called "Safe Neighborhoods" bill -- would require state and local police to pursue every person suspected of being an undocumented immigrant, rather than keeping our communities safe from violent crimes. The legislation was opposed by police chiefs from throughout the state because it would certainly discourage immigrants and their families from reporting crimes or serving as witnesses.
Supporters of the legislation have cited clothing, music or an accent as details that should prompt a criminal investigation. These suggestions alarm not only individuals and organizations representing the Hispanic community, but Americans of every background. From police chiefs and sheriffs throughout the state, to the National Council of La Raza and the American Civil Liberties Union, there is widespread agreement that this law would make for very bad policy and ineffective policing.
"I understand the frustration over a broken immigration system, but this is not the solution. We desperately need comprehensive immigration reform instead to secure the border, ensure a stable labor supply where and when necessary, and normalize the status of millions of hard-working immigrant families that contribute to the prosperity of our nation," said Javier Palomarez, President of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. "Clearly, the Governor must veto this misguided legislation that will undermine the safety of all our communities."
"As a Californian, I remember when Governor Wilson pushed Proposition 187. I sincerely hope that Governor Brewer will learn from history's mistakes: Attacking the entire Hispanic community in the zeal for enforcing civil immigration laws does not work and has significant political consequences," said David C. Lizarraga, Chairman of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.