Congressman Al Green Hosts Immigration Town Hall Meeting Focusing on Issues of Importance Affecting the African and Caribbean Diaspora in America

(Houston, TX)—On May 4, 2013, Congressman Al Green hosted an informative town hall meeting on immigration issues affecting the African and Caribbean Diaspora in America. Congressman Al Green was joined by immigrants and community leaders at the Power Center, on 12401 South Post Oak Rd, for the meeting.

Congressmen Al Green, as well as other Members of Congress, has cosponsored legislation aimed at providing a pathway to legalization for undocumented immigrants. Additionally, he supports comprehensive immigration reform, which will bolster our economic recovery, secure borders, and help the millions of deserving undocumented immigrants in the US.

“We must have comprehensive immigration reform, such that our national security is strengthened as well as worker and wage protections improved for citizens and immigrants alike,” 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.”