Contacts (before, during and after):

Fernando Garcia (915) 204- 0227
MEDIA RELEASE fgarcia@bnhr.org

Adriana Cadena (915) 253-2262

acadena@bnhr.org

Thousands from Across Texas to March and Rally in Austin

to Reject the Anti-immigrant Agenda in the State Legislature
February 21, 2011. Austin, TX – Members of the Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance (RITA) will
convene at the State Capitol on Tuesday, February 22, to March and Rally to promote the security of
all Texas families as well as the dignity and rights of immigrant families.

Up to date, more than 60 anti-immigrant, anti-family proposals have being filed by extremist Texas
legislators. Proposed legislation includes, among others, the criminalization of immigrant families
and workers in Texas, mandating local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration laws,
requiring school officials to report undocumented students, and denying birth certificates to children
born in Texas to undocumented parents.

As part of the “Texas Can Do Better” campaign, thousands of participants are expect from
Austin, El Paso, Dallas, Ft. Worth, College Station, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, San Antonio, and
the Rio Grande Valley. Here is the day’s schedule:

11:00 am Delegations Meet @ Waterloo Park

403 E. 15th Street
Austin, TX 78701

12:00 pm March Starts Towards Texas Capitol

1:00 pm Rally at Texas Capitol

South Steps of the Capitol Building

3:00 pm Visit to State Legislators

Visuals: Thousands of Texans from Across the State Marching; American and Texas Flags;
Testimonies and Personal Stories.

The Reform Immigration for Texas Alliance (RITA) is a multi-sector statewide network dedicated to building support
for comprehensive immigration reform and immigrant integration. RITA's goal is to present a common, pro-reform
voice in our state and educate Texas elected officials about the need to fix America's broken immigration system with
fair, humane and sensible policies that foster America's strength, security and prosperity. Learn more at
www.reformimmigrationfortexas.org.

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