A 40-person delegation from Pueblo Sin Fronteras and La Familia Latina Unida visited their campaign offices with signs, chants, and a statement demanding immediate action to stop the victimization of the immigrant community and the separation of families.

U.S.-born children whose parents have been deported delivered the statement to the Adams St. campaign office of Senator Obama (D-IL) and then to the LaSalle St. office of Senator Clinton (D-NY). As the group marched on the sidewalk, the children chanted "Born in the USA - Don't take my mommy and my daddy away!"

The statement was signed by Elvira Arellano, President of La Familia Unida, who herself faces deportation; Rev. Walter Coleman, pastor of the Adalberto United Methodist Church which is providing Ms. Arellano with sanctuary; and Emma Lozano, president of Pueblo Sin Fronteras. It read in part:

"While the debate in the Senate [over immigration reform] may have stalled, the actions of the government have not. The escalation surge of rades, deportations and separations of families, the imposition of sanctions and prosecutions, is in effect. ... [T]hese policies are driving 20 million people into an underground of fear and exploitation.

"We note that Senator Clinton and Senator Obama ... have said they would, as President, work to pass comprehensive immigration reform. ... We have heard such promises before every election. ... What we need is safe harbor for our children and our families, not safe harbor for our candidates. What we need is action this September."