Comprehensive Immigration Reform Focus of Houston Town Hall Meeting, Hosted by Congressman Al Green with Special Guest Congressman Luis Gutierrez

(Houston, TX) - On March 9, 2013, all Houstonians were invited to the Bayou City Event Center for a town hall meeting addressing comprehensive immigration reform.  Congressman Al Green hosted this information filled town hall meeting. Joining Congressman Al Green was Illinois Congressman Luis Gutierrez as well as Houston immigrants, other elected officials, and community leaders. Congressman Gutierrez was the first elected official to introduce a version of the DREAM Act in 2001. Congressmen Green and Gutierrez have cosponsored legislation aimed at providing a pathway to legalization for other deserving individuals.

"We must comprehensively reform our immigration system to include secure borders and a pathway to legalization for those who meet certain criteria,” Congressman Al Green said.

Prior to the town hall, immigrants joined Congressmen Green and Gutierrez for a news conference at 11:00 a.m.