PRO-IMMIGRATION SUPPORTERS PROTEST ELVIRA ARELLANO ARREST AND DEPORTATION IN LOS ANGELES
Emilia Cervantes and her daughter Emily (R) join a small group of immigration supporters in front of the Federal Building in Los Angeles, on August 20, 2007, protesting the deportation of immigrant activist Elvira Arellano back to Mexico. At the news conference immigration activists said they will continue Arellano's original plan to go to Washington, D.C., and take part in a prayer meeting and rally for immigration reform at the Capitol on September 12. They also called for a national boycott on that date. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen)
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