2024 Author: Steven Freeman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 08:15
A colorful scene was experienced in Austin when a group of young girls appeared on the Capitol of the Texan capital to protest against a law that prohibits sanctuary cities.
Dressed in typical fifteen-year-old costumes, the girls climbed the stairs of the state parliamentary headquarters to express their disagreement singing traditional Mexican songs to the sound of mariachis.
The 15 young Latinas joined their voices to protest the controversial law approved by the majority by Republicans and which will take effect on September 1.
The teens displayed posters with messages like "No to hate, not fear, not racial profiling, not SB4 for Texas."
"We are here to take our position against Senate Bill 4, the most discriminatory and hateful law in history," Magdalena Juárez, 17, told NPR public radio.
"When Governor Greg Abbott signed the bill on May 7, he did not respect my community, he endangered Texas and not only attacks immigrant communities, but threatens the lives of all dark-skinned people," added.
The colorful costumes wanted to symbolize Latin traditions and use them as a form of political expression. The plan was devised by Cristina Tzintzun, the founder and director of the JOLT group, a new political action group dedicated to Latinos in Texas.
SB4 allows Texas law enforcement officers to request proof of legal residency during any routine detention, including for an alleged traffic violation.
In their protest, the girls danced to a medley of “Los immigrants” by Lin-Manuel Miranda and “Somos másamericanos” by Los Tigres del Norte.
The young women managed to enter the building and divided into groups to speak with the legislators who supported the measure, as well as those who opposed it, without any mishap.
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