Two separate events aimed at drawing attention to the nation's immigration policies will be staged in Washington, D.C., as organizers for one say they will honor a law-enforcement officer who made special efforts to protect citizens affected by "open borders."
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On Sept. 6, 2004, an event dubbed the Million American March, will commence, say event organizers. The goal is to draw attention to both legal and illegal immigration.
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 Ranger Kris Eggle was killed in the line of duty in 2002 while pursuing armed illegals. |
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"Over 1 million legal immigrants are admitted into the U.S. every year," says an informational flyer posted online. "Over 1 million illegal aliens take up residence in the U.S. every year. Over 70 percent of Americans want a reduction of immigration.
"The government is ignoring the American people on this issue," it says.
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Robert Copley, a spokesman for the event, said organizers will encourage participation from people who are opposed to continued levels of legal and illegal immigration, amnesty programs and the continuation of some work-visa programs.
Copley also hopes similar events will be held "in cities and towns" around the nation the same day as the D.C. event.
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Meanwhile, on Sept. 10-11, the Federation for American Immigration Reform will stage a "Day of Remembrance for Victims of Open Borders," in conjunction with the House Immigration Reform Caucus, led by Rep. Tom Tancredo, R-Colo.
The event, which will be held on Capitol Hill, "will honor victims and their families by hearing their stories and examining public policy changes that could prevent other Americans from being victimized," said the caucus, in a statement.
The first day of the event includes honoring a federal, state or local law-enforcement officer "for heroic actions in defending the rights and liberties of Americans impacted by open borders." The honoree, which will be solicited from among law-enforcement officers, will be awarded the first annual Kris Eggle Citizens' Award for Heroism.
Eggle (pronounced EGG-Lee) was a U.S. Park Service Ranger killed while pursuing armed illegal aliens in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Aug. 9, 2002.
Those wishing to make a nomination can use a form at the Immigration Caucus website or a website established for victims at www.victimsvoice.org, organizers said.
