New civil rights group in Phoenix
Volunteers spread the word to hundreds of Latinos Saturday at the Three Kings celebration in downtown Phoenix. They introduced them a new organization called Respect/Respeto and let them know lawyers were on hand to hear their cases of possible abuse and give them advice on what to do if asked for their legal status. “Some people were unnecessarily targeted and it’s very hard in your heart,” said Julie Pace, attorney with Ballard Spahr. “It breaks your heart for what’s happening right now, so the best you can do is provide some good guidance.” The group was a welcome sight for many in the immigrant community just learning about it, like Jorge Perez. “Nice people, you know,” said Perez. “They try to help me out. I just got a problem with my job and those people gave me a couple letters and the phone number.” Organizers said it’s not just about one particular community. “It’s not just Latinos, it’s not African-American or Hispanic,” said volunteer Ricardo Carlo. “It’s everyone’s unalienable rights.”
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