Press Release: Poder Latinx Laments Exclusion of Immigrants in Coronavirus Relief Bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 27, 2020

CONTACT: 
Susana Flores (915) 525 2434 susana@communicationsshop.us
Daniela Rambal (202) 945 8320 daniela@communicationsshop.us

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Poder Latinx Laments Exclusion of Immigrants in Coronavirus Relief Bill

Poder Latinx released a statement today regarding the COVID-19 Stimulus bill attributed to Yadira Sanchez, Co-Executive Director of Poder Latinx. 

“While we applaud the efforts of Congress to help working families and small, local businesses during this unprecedented pandemic, we lament the exclusion of tax-paying immigrants, many of whom are putting their lives on the line as they support struggling businesses. Immigrants play an important role in our economy and make up a large portion of those working in essential jobs that have kept America running in the last few weeks. They should be part of the relief and recovery also. Now more than ever, it is important to fight for equal protection and resources for everyone in this time of global health crisis and economic uncertainty. Poder Latinx will continue to engage with Latinx communities and make sure they are getting the support they need in these difficult times.”

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Poder Latinx, our mission is to build a political wave of voters where the Latinx community, immigrants, and people of color play a key role in the transformation of the country and become decision-makers in our democracy. Through innovative partnerships, issue-based organizing and leadership development, Poder Latinx is rapidly expanding the U.S electorate with new and low propensity Latinx voters. In its first six months, Poder Latinx registered 30,000 voters, building a foundation poised to create change starting with the Presidential elections in 2020.