Tuesday, March 6, 2007

ELVIRA ARELLANO: A Multimedia Feature


A 31 year-old single mother, former airport worker and undocumented immigrant, Elvira Arellano took sanctuary last August in a Chicago church and became the lighting rod in a debate over the rights of immigrant families.

In three new pieces from COLORLINES, Elvira Arellano talks about her journey from the border to church sanctuary and defying deportation.

To read more: http://www.colorlines.com/article.php?ID=188