Counter Hearings in San Diego

With federal lawmakers hosting a field hearing on immigration reform ona local Marine base Wednesday afternoon, two groups plan to stagecounter events to ensure the public hears their views on the volatileissue.

Critics have said the congressional hearings are little more thanpublicity stunts because they have not allowed immigrant-rightsadvocates the opportunity to present testimony and instead have focusedon law enforcement speakers and those advocating stricter laws. Clickhere.

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