7yr old son of immigration activist holed up in Chicago church heading to Mexico

[The Straight Story]

7-year-old son of immigration activist holed up in Chicago church heading to Mexico
By Associated Press
Sunday, November 12, 2006 - Updated: 09:21 AM EST

CHICAGO - The 7-year-old son of an immigration activist who took refuge in a church to avoid being deported is heading to Mexico on Sunday to seek the support of national legislators.

Saul Arellano, who is an American citizen, is scheduled to meet with members of the Mexican House of Representatives and the Mexican Senate on Tuesday in an effort to get a resolution supporting Elvira Arellano’s bid to stay in the United States.

Elvira Arellano was supposed to surrender to federal authorities for deportation to Mexico in mid-August. Instead, she took refuge at the Adalberto United Methodist Church.

“It’s just another added pressure,” said Emma Lozano, executive director of the immigration-rights group Centro Sin Fronteras, who will accompany the boy to Mexico. “We really believe Mexico could use its influence more in supporting people like Elvira.”

Lozano and Saul will meet with Mexican human rights activist Rosario Ibarra, who is also a member of the Senate, in an effort to enlist her support.

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