Here's what the March 10 coalition is suggesting in the way of action:

Elvira Arellano, president of United Latino Families, took refuge in a church today rather than be deported. (article from Chicago Tribune below) The March 10th Movement is asking everyone to call the offices of Senators Obama and Durbin and urge them to submit a private bill that will halt the deportation proceedings against her. This has been done for several years but they have failed to submit the bill this year. Here is the action request from the Movimiento:

People: Gente:

We simply cannot remain silent, nor stand by . . . This was a very courageous step on Elvira's part and we cannot let her stand alone.

PLAN OF ACTION to help Elvira Arellano

Call, Fax and Email the Senators of the state of Illinois and ask them to support the bill that would enable Elvira to stay. Tell then that you want them to support H.R.1628 : -- Private Bill; For the relief of Elvira Arellano. Sponsored by: Rep Gutierrez, Luis V. (introduced 4/13/2005)

Barack Obama
Email at: obama.senate.gov/contact/
Washington D.C. Office
713 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-2854
(202) 228-4260 fax
(202 228-1404 TDD

Chicago Office
John C. Kluczynski Federal Office Building
230 South Dearborn St.
Suite 3900 (39th floor)
Chicago, Illinois 60604
(312) 886-3506
(312) 886-3514 fax
Toll free: (866) 445-2520
(for IL residents only)

Dick Durbin: E-mail: durbin.senate.gov/contact.cfm
Washington, DC
332 Dirksen Senate Bldg.
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-2152
(202) 228-0400 - fax

Chicago
230 S Dearborn St. STE 3892
Chicago, IL 60604-1483
(312) 353-4952
(312) 353-0150 - fax