Congressman Al Green Fasts for a Day in Solidarity for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

(Washington, DC)--On December 8, 2013, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) joined with other Members of Congress to fast for a day to raise awareness on the need for progress on comprehensive immigration reform legislation. The fast was begun by Eliseo Medina, International Secretary-Treasurer of the Service Employees International Union, who fasted with advocates for 22 days as part of “Fast 4 Families: A Call for Immigration Reform and Citizenship.” Beginning on December 3, 2013, Congressional lawmakers joined in the fast, taking turns fasting for 24 hours: one lawmaker fasts then passes the fast on to another lawmaker the following day.

On Sunday, December 8, 2013, at 11am EST, Congressman Tony Cardenas (CA-29) will pass his fast to Congressman Al Green. Congressman Al Green will then pass his fast to Congressman Emanuel Clever (MO-05) on Monday, December 9, 2013, at 11am EST.

“Fasting for 24 hours is something I will gladly do if it raises awareness about the issue of comprehensive immigration reform,” Congressman Al Green said. “Allowing certain communities to continue to exist in this climate of consistent uncertainty about their status in our nation is unacceptable and unconscionable.”