Defining Illegal Immigrants

Illegal immigrants are human beings, in general  poor, uneducated,  often fleeing repressive regimes, willing to take any job, so they may send money home to care for their children or feed their aging parents.

Illegal immigrants work long hours, in the hot sun or cold of winter, often in unsanitary, many times, toxic conditions. 
       
Illegal immigrants often take jobs that no other segment of U.S. society will take at any price.

Illegal immigrants are frequently cheated of their wages, robbed of their belongings, charged high fees by money transfer businesses, stopped by police, and denied assistance when they need help.

Illegal immigrants, when victims or witnesses of violence, domestic or otherwise, have no recourse, free of fear.  Because they lack power, they are not likely to contact police. 

Illegal immigrants are exploited by corporations, politicians, farmers, railroads, hospitals, restaurants, building contractors, food processing plants, and anyone that wishes to obtain excellent labor in exchange for cheap wages.

Illegal immigrants pay social security taxes, (many times for the benefit of the persons who let them use their Social Security number).  They also pay real estate taxes, sales taxes, and contribute to church and charities.

Illegal immigrants are without U.S. identification.  They therefore cannot apply for automobile or health insurance.   

Illegal immigrants spend their money within their communities, helping to revitalize struggling towns like Postville, Iowa.

Illegal immigrants commit proportionally fewer crimes than any other segment of the U.S. population.

Illegal immigrants are frequently the parents of soldiers who are fighting and are dying for this nation.

Illegal immigrants have protection of the U.S. Constitution, which protects the due process rights for all persons in this country.  Under the Constitution they may choose to remain silent, to understand the charges against them, and to be represented by an attorney.

Illegal immigrants are Illegal immigrants because there are practically no other viable ways for them to enter the U.S. legally.

Illegal immigrants cannot vote.  Therefore they are powerless and totally ignored when it comes to protecting their rights.

Illegal immigrants need your help today.  To help, please contact any of the following numbers below.

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CONTACTS:

FOR DONATIONS:
Diocese of Davenport
John R. Kiley, Social Action Director
2706 N. Gaines Street
Davenport, IA  52804
(563) 324-1912 ext 269
Saint Bidget’s
Hispanic Ministery
Attn. Paul Real
P.O. Box 369
Postville, IA 52162

FOR IMMIGRATION PROBLEMS:
Diocese of Davenport
Gricelda Garnica, Immigration Services
2706 N. Gaines Street
Davenport, IA  52804
(563) 324-1912 ext. 258

American Civil Liberties Union
Randall Wilson, Iowa Legal Director
(515) 243-3988 ext 20
Quad City ACLU
(563) 332-1914 Answering machine only

POLITICAL:
Senator Tom Harkin: (202) 224-3254
Senator Chuck Grassley: (202) 224-3744
Representative Tom Latham: 1-866-428-5642 toll free
Governor Chet Culver: (515) 281-5211
Bruce Bradley Q-C Office: (563) 323-5231

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