University of Oregon students gather to rally in support of immigrant friends and families

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University of Oregon students gather to rally in support of immigrant friends and families

Students at the University of Oregon held a student walk-out, rally, and march on Wednesday afternoon in support of immigrant friends and families.

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UO MEChA holds walkout and protest to support immigrant community

On the  afternoon of Feb. 19, approximately 300 demonstrators rallied outside the Erb Memorial Union Amphitheater in support of the immigrant community who “fear retaliation, for the families at risk, for the dignity we all deserve.”  The demonstration was organized by the University of Oregon Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán.  The demonstration began at 2:15 p.m. Several community members spoke, including both UO students, faculty and m…

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Writing and photos: Yajaira Machado yajaira.castro@gmail.com The Alliance for the Rights of Immigrants in Jacksonville organized a demonstration in solidarity with people who emigrated from their countries looking for a better life, so they called for better conditions and greater protection to prevent the separation of their families. “These people contribute to our economy and community in many ways, but they continue to live with fear and un…