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  • ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 24 , 2011: Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis shakes hands with protesters outside the Georgia capitol. The rally was against two controversial pieces of legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration.<br />
<br />
Between speeches by immigration advocates, Democratic state lawmakers and religious leaders, the Indigo Girls performed for the large crowd.<br />
<br />
Both the House and Senate have passed their own legislative packages aimed at undocumented immigration. The bills would provide stiff penalties for people who transport or offer aid to undocumented immigrants and give police the authority to check a suspect's immigration status if the officers have "probable cause," among other changes.<br />
<br />
Critics, including civil and human rights groups, say the legislation would severely hinder Georgia industries dependent on migrant labor and likely trigger tourism and product boycotts.
    Protest_Immigrants__Georgia Capitol2...jpg
  • Capitol Police today arrested six undocumented youths who blocked traffic near the Gold Dome to protest Georgia's controversial immigration law.<br />
<br />
Protest organizers say the students arrested were Dulce Guerrero, 18; Jessica Vasquez, 18; Rolando Zenteno, 16; Nataly Ibarra, 16; Felipe Baeza, 24; and Leeidy Solis, 16. The organizers say all are Georgia residents and high school students, with the exception of Baeza, who lives in and recently graduated from college in New York.<br />
<br />
"I am so happy to do this because we need to stand up for what we believe," Ibarra, a senior at Pebblebrook High School, said before being arrested. "I am tired of having to live in the shadows.".<br />
<br />
Today's protest comes several months after more than 100 protesters  including seven undocumented students  urged Georgia State University not to comply with a law that prohibits undocumented immigrants from attending some of the state's most competitive public colleges. The seven youths were arrested after sitting in the middle of Courtland Street but were not deported.<br />
<br />
A federal judge yesterday temporarily blocked parts of Georgia's law that penalizes people who aid or transport undocumented immigrants or fail to verify whether employees are authorized to work in the United States. The state says it will appeal the decision.<br />
<br />
UPDATE 5:18 p.m.: A spokesman with the Georgia Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Capitol Police, says in a statement that the six were arrested "after blocking the intersection by sitting in the roadway and failing to disperse." All six are being charged with with reckless conduct, obstructing law enforcement, and obstructing a street.<br />
<br />
The three adults  Baeza, Vasquez and Guerrero  are being transported to Fulton County Jail. The three juveniles will be released to their parents "with copies of the charges for Juvenile Court proceedings."
    _088.jpg
  • Capitol Police today arrested six undocumented youths who blocked traffic near the Gold Dome to protest Georgia's controversial immigration law.<br />
<br />
Protest organizers say the students arrested were Dulce Guerrero, 18; Jessica Vasquez, 18; Rolando Zenteno, 16; Nataly Ibarra, 16; Felipe Baeza, 24; and Leeidy Solis, 16. The organizers say all are Georgia residents and high school students, with the exception of Baeza, who lives in and recently graduated from college in New York.<br />
<br />
"I am so happy to do this because we need to stand up for what we believe," Ibarra, a senior at Pebblebrook High School, said before being arrested. "I am tired of having to live in the shadows.".<br />
<br />
Today's protest comes several months after more than 100 protesters  including seven undocumented students  urged Georgia State University not to comply with a law that prohibits undocumented immigrants from attending some of the state's most competitive public colleges. The seven youths were arrested after sitting in the middle of Courtland Street but were not deported.<br />
<br />
A federal judge yesterday temporarily blocked parts of Georgia's law that penalizes people who aid or transport undocumented immigrants or fail to verify whether employees are authorized to work in the United States. The state says it will appeal the decision.<br />
<br />
UPDATE 5:18 p.m.: A spokesman with the Georgia Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Capitol Police, says in a statement that the six were arrested "after blocking the intersection by sitting in the roadway and failing to disperse." All six are being charged with with reckless conduct, obstructing law enforcement, and obstructing a street.<br />
<br />
The three adults  Baeza, Vasquez and Guerrero  are being transported to Fulton County Jail. The three juveniles will be released to their parents "with copies of the charges for Juvenile Court proceedings."
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  • ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 24 , 2011: Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis speaks outside the Georgia capitol. The rally was against two controversial pieces of legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration.
    Protest_Immigrants__Georgia Capitol2...jpg
  • ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 24 , 2011: Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis speaks outside the Georgia capitol. The rally was against two controversial pieces of legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration.
    Protest_Immigrants__Georgia Capitol2...jpg
  • ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 24 , 2011: Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis speaks outside the Georgia capitol. The rally was against two controversial pieces of legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration.
    Protest_Immigrants__Georgia Capitol2...jpg
  • ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 24 , 2011: Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis shakes hands with protesters outside the Georgia capitol. The rally was against two controversial pieces of legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration.<br />
<br />
Between speeches by immigration advocates, Democratic state lawmakers and religious leaders, the Indigo Girls performed for the large crowd.<br />
<br />
Both the House and Senate have passed their own legislative packages aimed at undocumented immigration. The bills would provide stiff penalties for people who transport or offer aid to undocumented immigrants and give police the authority to check a suspect's immigration status if the officers have "probable cause," among other changes.<br />
<br />
Critics, including civil and human rights groups, say the legislation would severely hinder Georgia industries dependent on migrant labor and likely trigger tourism and product boycotts.
    Protest_Immigrants__Georgia Capitol2...jpg
  • ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 24 , 2011: Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis shakes hands with protesters outside the Georgia capitol. The rally was against two controversial pieces of legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration.<br />
<br />
Between speeches by immigration advocates, Democratic state lawmakers and religious leaders, the Indigo Girls performed for the large crowd.<br />
<br />
Both the House and Senate have passed their own legislative packages aimed at undocumented immigration. The bills would provide stiff penalties for people who transport or offer aid to undocumented immigrants and give police the authority to check a suspect's immigration status if the officers have "probable cause," among other changes.<br />
<br />
Critics, including civil and human rights groups, say the legislation would severely hinder Georgia industries dependent on migrant labor and likely trigger tourism and product boycotts.
    DSC_4360.jpg
  • ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 24 , 2011: Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis shakes hands with protesters outside the Georgia capitol. The rally was against two controversial pieces of legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration.<br />
<br />
Between speeches by immigration advocates, Democratic state lawmakers and religious leaders, the Indigo Girls performed for the large crowd.<br />
<br />
Both the House and Senate have passed their own legislative packages aimed at undocumented immigration. The bills would provide stiff penalties for people who transport or offer aid to undocumented immigrants and give police the authority to check a suspect's immigration status if the officers have "probable cause," among other changes.<br />
<br />
Critics, including civil and human rights groups, say the legislation would severely hinder Georgia industries dependent on migrant labor and likely trigger tourism and product boycotts.
    DSC_4358.jpg
  • ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 24 , 2011: Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis speaks outside the Georgia capitol. The rally was against two controversial pieces of legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration.
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  • Capitol Police today arrested six undocumented youths who blocked traffic near the Gold Dome to protest Georgia's controversial immigration law.<br />
<br />
Protest organizers say the students arrested were Dulce Guerrero, 18; Jessica Vasquez, 18; Rolando Zenteno, 16; Nataly Ibarra, 16; Felipe Baeza, 24; and Leeidy Solis, 16. The organizers say all are Georgia residents and high school students, with the exception of Baeza, who lives in and recently graduated from college in New York.<br />
<br />
"I am so happy to do this because we need to stand up for what we believe," Ibarra, a senior at Pebblebrook High School, said before being arrested. "I am tired of having to live in the shadows.".<br />
<br />
Today's protest comes several months after more than 100 protesters  including seven undocumented students  urged Georgia State University not to comply with a law that prohibits undocumented immigrants from attending some of the state's most competitive public colleges. The seven youths were arrested after sitting in the middle of Courtland Street but were not deported.<br />
<br />
A federal judge yesterday temporarily blocked parts of Georgia's law that penalizes people who aid or transport undocumented immigrants or fail to verify whether employees are authorized to work in the United States. The state says it will appeal the decision.<br />
<br />
UPDATE 5:18 p.m.: A spokesman with the Georgia Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Capitol Police, says in a statement that the six were arrested "after blocking the intersection by sitting in the roadway and failing to disperse." All six are being charged with with reckless conduct, obstructing law enforcement, and obstructing a street.<br />
<br />
The three adults  Baeza, Vasquez and Guerrero  are being transported to Fulton County Jail. The three juveniles will be released to their parents "with copies of the charges for Juvenile Court proceedings."
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  • Capitol Police today arrested six undocumented youths who blocked traffic near the Gold Dome to protest Georgia's controversial immigration law.<br />
<br />
Protest organizers say the students arrested were Dulce Guerrero, 18; Jessica Vasquez, 18; Rolando Zenteno, 16; Nataly Ibarra, 16; Felipe Baeza, 24; and Leeidy Solis, 16. The organizers say all are Georgia residents and high school students, with the exception of Baeza, who lives in and recently graduated from college in New York.<br />
<br />
"I am so happy to do this because we need to stand up for what we believe," Ibarra, a senior at Pebblebrook High School, said before being arrested. "I am tired of having to live in the shadows.".<br />
<br />
Today's protest comes several months after more than 100 protesters  including seven undocumented students  urged Georgia State University not to comply with a law that prohibits undocumented immigrants from attending some of the state's most competitive public colleges. The seven youths were arrested after sitting in the middle of Courtland Street but were not deported.<br />
<br />
A federal judge yesterday temporarily blocked parts of Georgia's law that penalizes people who aid or transport undocumented immigrants or fail to verify whether employees are authorized to work in the United States. The state says it will appeal the decision.<br />
<br />
UPDATE 5:18 p.m.: A spokesman with the Georgia Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Capitol Police, says in a statement that the six were arrested "after blocking the intersection by sitting in the roadway and failing to disperse." All six are being charged with with reckless conduct, obstructing law enforcement, and obstructing a street.<br />
<br />
The three adults  Baeza, Vasquez and Guerrero  are being transported to Fulton County Jail. The three juveniles will be released to their parents "with copies of the charges for Juvenile Court proceedings."
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  • Capitol Police today arrested six undocumented youths who blocked traffic near the Gold Dome to protest Georgia's controversial immigration law.<br />
<br />
Protest organizers say the students arrested were Dulce Guerrero, 18; Jessica Vasquez, 18; Rolando Zenteno, 16; Nataly Ibarra, 16; Felipe Baeza, 24; and Leeidy Solis, 16. The organizers say all are Georgia residents and high school students, with the exception of Baeza, who lives in and recently graduated from college in New York.<br />
<br />
"I am so happy to do this because we need to stand up for what we believe," Ibarra, a senior at Pebblebrook High School, said before being arrested. "I am tired of having to live in the shadows.".<br />
<br />
Today's protest comes several months after more than 100 protesters  including seven undocumented students  urged Georgia State University not to comply with a law that prohibits undocumented immigrants from attending some of the state's most competitive public colleges. The seven youths were arrested after sitting in the middle of Courtland Street but were not deported.<br />
<br />
A federal judge yesterday temporarily blocked parts of Georgia's law that penalizes people who aid or transport undocumented immigrants or fail to verify whether employees are authorized to work in the United States. The state says it will appeal the decision.<br />
<br />
UPDATE 5:18 p.m.: A spokesman with the Georgia Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Capitol Police, says in a statement that the six were arrested "after blocking the intersection by sitting in the roadway and failing to disperse." All six are being charged with with reckless conduct, obstructing law enforcement, and obstructing a street.<br />
<br />
The three adults  Baeza, Vasquez and Guerrero  are being transported to Fulton County Jail. The three juveniles will be released to their parents "with copies of the charges for Juvenile Court proceedings."
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  • ATLANTA, GA - April 5, 2011: More than 100 protesters led by seven young people brought to the United States as young children  and who were later arrested after blocking traffic in protest  marched through downtown Atlanta to raise awareness about undocumented youths.<br />
<br />
After a rally in Hurt Park near Georgia State University, protesters delivered a letter to the schools admissions office which asked GSU officials not to comply with a ban on undocumented immigrants that takes effect this fall. <br />
<br />
The Georgia Board of Regents in October voted to prohibit undocumented students from attending five of the states most selective colleges.<br />
<br />
After delivering the letter to surprised admissions officials, the hundreds-strong crowd marched and chanted "Education, not deportation," Undocumented and unafraid" and "Education, not segregation."<br />
<br />
The seven undocumented youths then unfurled banners and sat in the middle of Courtland Street, blocking traffic for close to an hour before they were all arrested. Late Tuesday evening, U.S. Customs and Immigration enforcement officials were reportedly determining whether the arrested students would face deportation.<br />
<br />
"I am doing this for my family, for my brothers and sisters, said Dayanna Rebolledo, a 21-year-old factory worker and student who came to the United States from Mexico when she was 9 years old. We are undocumented and unafraid. We are standing up for those undocumented who are afraid and who are in the shadows. We are risking everything to give our community a chance."
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  • ATLANTA, GA - April 5, 2011: More than 100 protesters led by seven young people brought to the United States as young children  and who were later arrested after blocking traffic in protest  marched through downtown Atlanta to raise awareness about undocumented youths.<br />
<br />
After a rally in Hurt Park near Georgia State University, protesters delivered a letter to the schools admissions office which asked GSU officials not to comply with a ban on undocumented immigrants that takes effect this fall. <br />
<br />
The Georgia Board of Regents in October voted to prohibit undocumented students from attending five of the states most selective colleges.<br />
<br />
After delivering the letter to surprised admissions officials, the hundreds-strong crowd marched and chanted "Education, not deportation," Undocumented and unafraid" and "Education, not segregation."<br />
<br />
The seven undocumented youths then unfurled banners and sat in the middle of Courtland Street, blocking traffic for close to an hour before they were all arrested. Late Tuesday evening, U.S. Customs and Immigration enforcement officials were reportedly determining whether the arrested students would face deportation.<br />
<br />
"I am doing this for my family, for my brothers and sisters, said Dayanna Rebolledo, a 21-year-old factory worker and student who came to the United States from Mexico when she was 9 years old. We are undocumented and unafraid. We are standing up for those undocumented who are afraid and who are in the shadows. We are risking everything to give our community a chance."
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  • June 28, 2011, Georgia Capitol: Rolando Zenteno, 16, is arrested this afternoon by Capitol police.  He along with five other undocumented youths blocked traffic by sitting on the ground in the street near the Gold Dome to protest Georgia's controversial immigration law.<br />
<br />
"I am so happy to do this because we need to stand up for what we believe," Ibarra, a senior at Pebblebrook High School, said before being arrested. "I am tired of having to live in the shadows."<br />
<br />
Protest organizers say the students arrested were Dulce Guerrero, 18; Jessica Vasquez, 18; Rolando Zenteno, 16; Nataly Ibarra, 16; Felipe Baeza, 24; and Leeidy Solis, 16.
    June 28.jpg
  • ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 24 , 2011: Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis speaks outside the Georgia capitol. The rally was against two controversial pieces of legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration.
    Protest_Immigrants__Georgia Capitol2...jpg
  • ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 24 , 2011: Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis speaks outside the Georgia capitol. The rally was against two controversial pieces of legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration.
    Protest_Immigrants__Georgia Capitol2...jpg
  • ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 24 , 2011: Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis speaks outside the Georgia capitol. The rally was against two controversial pieces of legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration.
    Protest_Immigrants__Georgia Capitol2...jpg
  • ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 24 , 2011: Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis speaks outside the Georgia capitol. The rally was against two controversial pieces of legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration.
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  • ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 24 , 2011: Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis speaks outside the Georgia capitol. The rally was against two controversial pieces of legislation aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration.
    DSC_4373.jpg
  • Capitol Police today arrested six undocumented youths who blocked traffic near the Gold Dome to protest Georgia's controversial immigration law.<br />
<br />
Protest organizers say the students arrested were Dulce Guerrero, 18; Jessica Vasquez, 18; Rolando Zenteno, 16; Nataly Ibarra, 16; Felipe Baeza, 24; and Leeidy Solis, 16. The organizers say all are Georgia residents and high school students, with the exception of Baeza, who lives in and recently graduated from college in New York.<br />
<br />
"I am so happy to do this because we need to stand up for what we believe," Ibarra, a senior at Pebblebrook High School, said before being arrested. "I am tired of having to live in the shadows.".<br />
<br />
Today's protest comes several months after more than 100 protesters  including seven undocumented students  urged Georgia State University not to comply with a law that prohibits undocumented immigrants from attending some of the state's most competitive public colleges. The seven youths were arrested after sitting in the middle of Courtland Street but were not deported.<br />
<br />
A federal judge yesterday temporarily blocked parts of Georgia's law that penalizes people who aid or transport undocumented immigrants or fail to verify whether employees are authorized to work in the United States. The state says it will appeal the decision.<br />
<br />
UPDATE 5:18 p.m.: A spokesman with the Georgia Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Capitol Police, says in a statement that the six were arrested "after blocking the intersection by sitting in the roadway and failing to disperse." All six are being charged with with reckless conduct, obstructing law enforcement, and obstructing a street.<br />
<br />
The three adults  Baeza, Vasquez and Guerrero  are being transported to Fulton County Jail. The three juveniles will be released to their parents "with copies of the charges for Juvenile Court proceedings."
    _208.jpg
  • Capitol Police today arrested six undocumented youths who blocked traffic near the Gold Dome to protest Georgia's controversial immigration law.<br />
<br />
Protest organizers say the students arrested were Dulce Guerrero, 18; Jessica Vasquez, 18; Rolando Zenteno, 16; Nataly Ibarra, 16; Felipe Baeza, 24; and Leeidy Solis, 16. The organizers say all are Georgia residents and high school students, with the exception of Baeza, who lives in and recently graduated from college in New York.<br />
<br />
"I am so happy to do this because we need to stand up for what we believe," Ibarra, a senior at Pebblebrook High School, said before being arrested. "I am tired of having to live in the shadows.".<br />
<br />
Today's protest comes several months after more than 100 protesters  including seven undocumented students  urged Georgia State University not to comply with a law that prohibits undocumented immigrants from attending some of the state's most competitive public colleges. The seven youths were arrested after sitting in the middle of Courtland Street but were not deported.<br />
<br />
A federal judge yesterday temporarily blocked parts of Georgia's law that penalizes people who aid or transport undocumented immigrants or fail to verify whether employees are authorized to work in the United States. The state says it will appeal the decision.<br />
<br />
UPDATE 5:18 p.m.: A spokesman with the Georgia Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Capitol Police, says in a statement that the six were arrested "after blocking the intersection by sitting in the roadway and failing to disperse." All six are being charged with with reckless conduct, obstructing law enforcement, and obstructing a street.<br />
<br />
The three adults  Baeza, Vasquez and Guerrero  are being transported to Fulton County Jail. The three juveniles will be released to their parents "with copies of the charges for Juvenile Court proceedings."
    _196.jpg
  • Capitol Police today arrested six undocumented youths who blocked traffic near the Gold Dome to protest Georgia's controversial immigration law.<br />
<br />
Protest organizers say the students arrested were Dulce Guerrero, 18; Jessica Vasquez, 18; Rolando Zenteno, 16; Nataly Ibarra, 16; Felipe Baeza, 24; and Leeidy Solis, 16. The organizers say all are Georgia residents and high school students, with the exception of Baeza, who lives in and recently graduated from college in New York.<br />
<br />
"I am so happy to do this because we need to stand up for what we believe," Ibarra, a senior at Pebblebrook High School, said before being arrested. "I am tired of having to live in the shadows.".<br />
<br />
Today's protest comes several months after more than 100 protesters  including seven undocumented students  urged Georgia State University not to comply with a law that prohibits undocumented immigrants from attending some of the state's most competitive public colleges. The seven youths were arrested after sitting in the middle of Courtland Street but were not deported.<br />
<br />
A federal judge yesterday temporarily blocked parts of Georgia's law that penalizes people who aid or transport undocumented immigrants or fail to verify whether employees are authorized to work in the United States. The state says it will appeal the decision.<br />
<br />
UPDATE 5:18 p.m.: A spokesman with the Georgia Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Capitol Police, says in a statement that the six were arrested "after blocking the intersection by sitting in the roadway and failing to disperse." All six are being charged with with reckless conduct, obstructing law enforcement, and obstructing a street.<br />
<br />
The three adults  Baeza, Vasquez and Guerrero  are being transported to Fulton County Jail. The three juveniles will be released to their parents "with copies of the charges for Juvenile Court proceedings."
    _169.jpg
  • Capitol Police arrested six undocumented youths who blocked traffic near the Gold Dome to protest Georgia's controversial immigration law.<br />
<br />
Protest organizers say five of the six students arrested were Georgia residents and high school students<br />
<br />
"I am so happy to do this because we need to stand up for what we believe," said one of the arrestees, a senior at Pebblebrook High School, "I am tired of having to live in the shadows."
    Dreamer Protest
  • Capitol Police today arrested six undocumented youths who blocked traffic near the Gold Dome to protest Georgia's controversial immigration law.<br />
<br />
Protest organizers say the students arrested were Dulce Guerrero, 18; Jessica Vasquez, 18; Rolando Zenteno, 16; Nataly Ibarra, 16; Felipe Baeza, 24; and Leeidy Solis, 16. The organizers say all are Georgia residents and high school students, with the exception of Baeza, who lives in and recently graduated from college in New York.<br />
<br />
"I am so happy to do this because we need to stand up for what we believe," Ibarra, a senior at Pebblebrook High School, said before being arrested. "I am tired of having to live in the shadows.".<br />
<br />
Today's protest comes several months after more than 100 protesters  including seven undocumented students  urged Georgia State University not to comply with a law that prohibits undocumented immigrants from attending some of the state's most competitive public colleges. The seven youths were arrested after sitting in the middle of Courtland Street but were not deported.<br />
<br />
A federal judge yesterday temporarily blocked parts of Georgia's law that penalizes people who aid or transport undocumented immigrants or fail to verify whether employees are authorized to work in the United States. The state says it will appeal the decision.<br />
<br />
UPDATE 5:18 p.m.: A spokesman with the Georgia Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Capitol Police, says in a statement that the six were arrested "after blocking the intersection by sitting in the roadway and failing to disperse." All six are being charged with with reckless conduct, obstructing law enforcement, and obstructing a street.<br />
<br />
The three adults  Baeza, Vasquez and Guerrero  are being transported to Fulton County Jail. The three juveniles will be released to their parents "with copies of the charges for Juvenile Court proceedings."
    _133.jpg
  • Capitol Police today arrested six undocumented youths who blocked traffic near the Gold Dome to protest Georgia's controversial immigration law.<br />
<br />
Protest organizers say the students arrested were Dulce Guerrero, 18; Jessica Vasquez, 18; Rolando Zenteno, 16; Nataly Ibarra, 16; Felipe Baeza, 24; and Leeidy Solis, 16. The organizers say all are Georgia residents and high school students, with the exception of Baeza, who lives in and recently graduated from college in New York.<br />
<br />
"I am so happy to do this because we need to stand up for what we believe," Ibarra, a senior at Pebblebrook High School, said before being arrested. "I am tired of having to live in the shadows.".<br />
<br />
Today's protest comes several months after more than 100 protesters  including seven undocumented students  urged Georgia State University not to comply with a law that prohibits undocumented immigrants from attending some of the state's most competitive public colleges. The seven youths were arrested after sitting in the middle of Courtland Street but were not deported.<br />
<br />
A federal judge yesterday temporarily blocked parts of Georgia's law that penalizes people who aid or transport undocumented immigrants or fail to verify whether employees are authorized to work in the United States. The state says it will appeal the decision.<br />
<br />
UPDATE 5:18 p.m.: A spokesman with the Georgia Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Capitol Police, says in a statement that the six were arrested "after blocking the intersection by sitting in the roadway and failing to disperse." All six are being charged with with reckless conduct, obstructing law enforcement, and obstructing a street.<br />
<br />
The three adults  Baeza, Vasquez and Guerrero  are being transported to Fulton County Jail. The three juveniles will be released to their parents "with copies of the charges for Juvenile Court proceedings."
    _089.jpg
  • Capitol Police today arrested six undocumented youths who blocked traffic near the Gold Dome to protest Georgia's controversial immigration law.<br />
<br />
Protest organizers say the students arrested were Dulce Guerrero, 18; Jessica Vasquez, 18; Rolando Zenteno, 16; Nataly Ibarra, 16; Felipe Baeza, 24; and Leeidy Solis, 16. The organizers say all are Georgia residents and high school students, with the exception of Baeza, who lives in and recently graduated from college in New York.<br />
<br />
"I am so happy to do this because we need to stand up for what we believe," Ibarra, a senior at Pebblebrook High School, said before being arrested. "I am tired of having to live in the shadows.".<br />
<br />
Today's protest comes several months after more than 100 protesters  including seven undocumented students  urged Georgia State University not to comply with a law that prohibits undocumented immigrants from attending some of the state's most competitive public colleges. The seven youths were arrested after sitting in the middle of Courtland Street but were not deported.<br />
<br />
A federal judge yesterday temporarily blocked parts of Georgia's law that penalizes people who aid or transport undocumented immigrants or fail to verify whether employees are authorized to work in the United States. The state says it will appeal the decision.<br />
<br />
UPDATE 5:18 p.m.: A spokesman with the Georgia Department of Public Safety, which oversees the Capitol Police, says in a statement that the six were arrested "after blocking the intersection by sitting in the roadway and failing to disperse." All six are being charged with with reckless conduct, obstructing law enforcement, and obstructing a street.<br />
<br />
The three adults  Baeza, Vasquez and Guerrero  are being transported to Fulton County Jail. The three juveniles will be released to their parents "with copies of the charges for Juvenile Court proceedings."
    _080.jpg
  • ATLANTA, GA - April 5, 2011: More than 100 protesters led by seven young people brought to the United States as young children  and who were later arrested after blocking traffic in protest  marched through downtown Atlanta to raise awareness about undocumented youths.<br />
<br />
After a rally in Hurt Park near Georgia State University, protesters delivered a letter to the schools admissions office which asked GSU officials not to comply with a ban on undocumented immigrants that takes effect this fall. <br />
<br />
The Georgia Board of Regents in October voted to prohibit undocumented students from attending five of the states most selective colleges.<br />
<br />
After delivering the letter to surprised admissions officials, the hundreds-strong crowd marched and chanted "Education, not deportation," Undocumented and unafraid" and "Education, not segregation."<br />
<br />
The seven undocumented youths then unfurled banners and sat in the middle of Courtland Street, blocking traffic for close to an hour before they were all arrested. Late Tuesday evening, U.S. Customs and Immigration enforcement officials were reportedly determining whether the arrested students would face deportation.<br />
<br />
"I am doing this for my family, for my brothers and sisters, said Dayanna Rebolledo, a 21-year-old factory worker and student who came to the United States from Mexico when she was 9 years old. We are undocumented and unafraid. We are standing up for those undocumented who are afraid and who are in the shadows. We are risking everything to give our community a chance."
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  • ATLANTA, GA - April 5, 2011: More than 100 protesters led by seven young people brought to the United States as young children  and who were later arrested after blocking traffic in protest  marched through downtown Atlanta to raise awareness about undocumented youths.<br />
<br />
After a rally in Hurt Park near Georgia State University, protesters delivered a letter to the schools admissions office which asked GSU officials not to comply with a ban on undocumented immigrants that takes effect this fall. <br />
<br />
The Georgia Board of Regents in October voted to prohibit undocumented students from attending five of the states most selective colleges.<br />
<br />
After delivering the letter to surprised admissions officials, the hundreds-strong crowd marched and chanted "Education, not deportation," Undocumented and unafraid" and "Education, not segregation."<br />
<br />
The seven undocumented youths then unfurled banners and sat in the middle of Courtland Street, blocking traffic for close to an hour before they were all arrested. Late Tuesday evening, U.S. Customs and Immigration enforcement officials were reportedly determining whether the arrested students would face deportation.<br />
<br />
"I am doing this for my family, for my brothers and sisters, said Dayanna Rebolledo, a 21-year-old factory worker and student who came to the United States from Mexico when she was 9 years old. We are undocumented and unafraid. We are standing up for those undocumented who are afraid and who are in the shadows. We are risking everything to give our community a chance."
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  • ATLANTA, GA - April 5, 2011: More than 100 protesters led by seven young people brought to the United States as young children  and who were later arrested after blocking traffic in protest  marched through downtown Atlanta to raise awareness about undocumented youths.<br />
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After a rally in Hurt Park near Georgia State University, protesters delivered a letter to the schools admissions office which asked GSU officials not to comply with a ban on undocumented immigrants that takes effect this fall. <br />
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The Georgia Board of Regents in October voted to prohibit undocumented students from attending five of the states most selective colleges.<br />
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After delivering the letter to surprised admissions officials, the hundreds-strong crowd marched and chanted "Education, not deportation," Undocumented and unafraid" and "Education, not segregation."<br />
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The seven undocumented youths then unfurled banners and sat in the middle of Courtland Street, blocking traffic for close to an hour before they were all arrested. Late Tuesday evening, U.S. Customs and Immigration enforcement officials were reportedly determining whether the arrested students would face deportation.<br />
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"I am doing this for my family, for my brothers and sisters, said Dayanna Rebolledo, a 21-year-old factory worker and student who came to the United States from Mexico when she was 9 years old. We are undocumented and unafraid. We are standing up for those undocumented who are afraid and who are in the shadows. We are risking everything to give our community a chance."
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  • ATLANTA, GA - April 5, 2011: More than 100 protesters led by seven young people brought to the United States as young children  and who were later arrested after blocking traffic in protest  marched through downtown Atlanta to raise awareness about undocumented youths.<br />
<br />
After a rally in Hurt Park near Georgia State University, protesters delivered a letter to the schools admissions office which asked GSU officials not to comply with a ban on undocumented immigrants that takes effect this fall. <br />
<br />
The Georgia Board of Regents in October voted to prohibit undocumented students from attending five of the states most selective colleges.<br />
<br />
After delivering the letter to surprised admissions officials, the hundreds-strong crowd marched and chanted "Education, not deportation," Undocumented and unafraid" and "Education, not segregation."<br />
<br />
The seven undocumented youths then unfurled banners and sat in the middle of Courtland Street, blocking traffic for close to an hour before they were all arrested. Late Tuesday evening, U.S. Customs and Immigration enforcement officials were reportedly determining whether the arrested students would face deportation.<br />
<br />
"I am doing this for my family, for my brothers and sisters, said Dayanna Rebolledo, a 21-year-old factory worker and student who came to the United States from Mexico when she was 9 years old. We are undocumented and unafraid. We are standing up for those undocumented who are afraid and who are in the shadows. We are risking everything to give our community a chance."
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  • ATLANTA, GA - April 5, 2011: More than 100 protesters led by seven young people brought to the United States as young children  and who were later arrested after blocking traffic in protest  marched through downtown Atlanta to raise awareness about undocumented youths.<br />
<br />
After a rally in Hurt Park near Georgia State University, protesters delivered a letter to the schools admissions office which asked GSU officials not to comply with a ban on undocumented immigrants that takes effect this fall. <br />
<br />
The Georgia Board of Regents in October voted to prohibit undocumented students from attending five of the states most selective colleges.<br />
<br />
After delivering the letter to surprised admissions officials, the hundreds-strong crowd marched and chanted "Education, not deportation," Undocumented and unafraid" and "Education, not segregation."<br />
<br />
The seven undocumented youths then unfurled banners and sat in the middle of Courtland Street, blocking traffic for close to an hour before they were all arrested. Late Tuesday evening, U.S. Customs and Immigration enforcement officials were reportedly determining whether the arrested students would face deportation.<br />
<br />
"I am doing this for my family, for my brothers and sisters, said Dayanna Rebolledo, a 21-year-old factory worker and student who came to the United States from Mexico when she was 9 years old. We are undocumented and unafraid. We are standing up for those undocumented who are afraid and who are in the shadows. We are risking everything to give our community a chance."
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