Immigration Equality Statement on Appointment of Cecilia Munoz to Domestic Policy Council

By Steve Ralls on 01/10/2012 @ 01:50 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 10, 2012

CONTACT: Steve Ralls (202) 347-7007 / sralls@immigrationequality.org

IMMIGRATION EQUALITY STATEMENT ON THE APPOINTMENT OF CECILIA MUNOZ TO DOMESTIC POLICY COUNCIL

WASHINGTON, DC - Rachel B. Tiven, executive of Immigration Equality Action Fund, issued the following statement today regarding President Obama’s appointment of Cecilia Munoz to head the White House Domestic Policy Council.

“The President’s appointment of a trusted and experienced leader on immigration issues to head the Domestic Policy Council is welcome news. As President Obama’s point-person on immigration and Hispanic outreach, Ms. Munoz has been an important ally working with Immigration Equality to ensure fair and inclusive immigration policies. Munoz understands the critical impact of a broad range of immigration issues on the day-to-day life of our country. Her new role, as a leader among the President’s most experienced and devoted advisers, ensures that the voices and views of our country’s diverse communities will be heard as the Administration tackles important domestic policy initiatives.”

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Immigration Equality Action Fund advocates on Capitol Hill for equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and HIV-positive immigrants and their families. To end discrimination in U.S. immigration law, Immigration Equality Action Fund works to pass the Uniting American Families Act and LGBT-inclusive Comprehensive Immigration Reform. The Action Fund lobbies legislators and other policy makers, builds coalitions, and empowers LGBT immigrant families around the country to fight for change.