GALEO 'very disappointed' with White House delays on immigration

ATLANTA - Calling it a "political decision," the head of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO) says he is "very disappointed" that President Obama has chosen to delay "relief" for immigrant families.<br /> <br /> "Despite President Obama's promise on June 30th that he would act on his own at the end of the summer because of the lack of leadership and inaction in the U.S. House of Representatives, the President has chosen to break yet another promise to the Latino and immigrant communities," Jerry Gonzalez declared.<br /> <br /> A few days ago Obama said any action on immigration reform was being put aside until after this fall's elections. (See earlier story. First link below.)<br /> <br /> "Justice delayed is justice denied," Gonzalez went on to say. "The decision to delay administrative relief will have serious consequences as thousands of families across the nation will be needlessly torn apart and possibly deported because of President Obama's delaying tactics." <br /> <br /> He added that despite the broken promises over six years of his Presidency, Latino and immigrant communities will continue to work for administrative relief, while also working to create an environment for a permanent fix to "our broken immigration system (and) we will hold Congressional members and politicians accountable, as well, for their inaction and encouragement of the Presidential delay."<br /> <br /> Gonzalez said the Latino vote "will continue to grow and must be respected, by all parties," and he warned, "it must not be taken for granted nor neglected by either party."

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