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A message from League of United Latin American Citizens
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September 5, 2023
Contact: David Cruz - (818) 689-9991 Mobile
[email protected]
LULAC ISSUES EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN TO DEAL WITH FLORIDA'S IMMIGRANT
PERSECUTION THROUGH SB1718
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Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Offers Tips Learned
from Successfully Defeating Arizona's SB1070
Washington, DC – LULAC is confronting the troubling threat posed by Florida's
SB1718 [ [link removed] ] and
the persecution of immigrants under the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis.
Drawing from our experience in defeating Arizona's SB1070, we are issuing an
emergency preparedness plan to protect our immigrant community. LULAC believes
that knowledge is our greatest daily defense to safeguarding the lives of
families and individuals targeted by hateful racial policies.
"LULAC is ready to help our immigrant community confront this malicious threat
led by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis,” said Domingo Garcia, LULAC national
president. “Knowledge is our greatest daily defense to protecting families and
individuals from being targeted by hateful racial policies. Children still need
to go to school. Parents still have to work to put food on their tables, and
seniors and the infirm still need medical care. Also, LULAC will be looking at
all legal options against the state and for any racial profiling by law
enforcement. We will ask for federal intervention like LULAC did in Arizona
during their anti-immigrant crazy stage."
Lydia Medrano, LULAC national vice-president for the Southeast, emphasized the
resilience of the people of Florida, stating, "Floridians cannot let politicians
divide us with SB1718, code speak about so-called dangerous immigrant criminals
when these are our laborers, the very men and women doing the hardest jobs
around. In our hearts, we know better and must stand up for what's right."
Eliseo Santana Jr., Florida LULAC state director, expressed his disappointment in
the divisive legislation, saying, "Florida LULAC says it is sad when our elected
officials inflame, rather than calm the distrust; and divide, rather than unite
our state. We are better than SB1718 and the persecution this hateful legislation
unleashes on innocent people. Shame on those who support it."
LULAC Safety Tips for Latinos in Florida:
• Emergency Plan Execution: Identify a trusted person, whether a relative, loved
one, neighbor, work colleague, compadre/comadre, or church leader, who can
execute the emergency plan in case of detainment or deportation.
• Child Care: Determine who will care for and pick up your children from school
while the emergency plan is in motion.
• Immigration Lawyer: Have a trusted immigration lawyer pre-vetted and chosen in
advance to provide legal assistance if needed.
• Car Titles: Ensure that someone with a valid driver's license is also on the
car title. This dual listing will enable them to retrieve the vehicle from
impound or sell it for legal expenses if necessary.
• Power of Attorney for Children: Prepare legal documents granting power of
attorney for your children. Doing so will authorize someone to make decisions
regarding their schooling, medical care, and living arrangements in the event of
your detainment.
• Power of Attorney for Financial Matters: Create power of attorney documents for
bank accounts, allowing a trusted individual to access funds and collect any
outstanding paychecks from an employer.
LULAC remains committed to defending the rights and well-being of the Latino
community in Florida and nationwide. "We call upon every good-hearted American to
stand with LULAC in telling Governor DeSantis BASTA!" says Garcia. "Stop the
hate, and don't let him make Florida the symbol of politically driven racism and
ignorance. These tactics of the past didn't work for Arizona, and they will fail
Florida too," he added.
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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and
oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans
and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000
councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and
advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of
today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] .
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