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In a statement issued following President Barack Obama’s inauguration the group said it would be returning to Washington soon for meetings with members of Congress who hold senior positions in the committees overseeing immigration reform.
“Immigration is already one of the key issues on the agenda for President Barack Obama and he has underlined that commitment by naming a number of seasoned immigration advocates to senior posts,” the statement said.
“Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, who has spoken out in support of comprehensive immigration reform, will be the secretary of homeland security. Her role will include overseeing the various immigration agencies,” the statement added.
The group noted that Cecilia Mu