If you do not believe a black/brown divide exists in Prince George’s County show up at the James R. Cousins, Jr., Municipal Center in Glenarden Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The split has also moved to the District’s mayoral race. And it is fueled by Democrats.
Sandy Pruitt, leader of People for Change, will moderate a discussion between five locals who oppose illegal immigration. Numbers USA President Roy Beck is scheduled to speak on the impact of illegal immigration and effective lobbying techniques. Former Maryland child support enforcement officer Paulette Faulkner is scheduled to discuss how illegal immigrants take advantage of tax dollars through social services. Monique Miles, an attorney for Immigration Reform Law Institute, will talk about legal options for those who have been hurt by the undocumented.
E-verify, the federal government’s data base allowing employers to check the legal status of potential employees, will be supported on two sides. Brad Botwin, leader of Help Save Maryland, is expected to update attendees on immigration-related proposals in Annapolis. He will also encourage E-verify in Prince George’s County, according to a flyer advertising the event.
Finally, Leo Alexander, a candidate for mayor of DC, is scheduled to link high unemployment, undocumented workers and the impact of illegal immigrants in the District. Alexander favors E-verify.
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