National Citizenship Coalition Surpasses One Million Goal

On Monday, the national citizenship campaign co-led by SEIU announced it has surpassed its goal of helping more than one million eligible immigrants apply for U.S. citizenship in 2007, nearly doubling the total number of applications received in 2006. The Ya es Hora: ¡Ciudadania! (Citizenship, It’s Time!) campaign will continue its efforts, pledging to help move applicants through the processing backlog and boost Latino voter turnout in November.

"This citizenship surge, carried by the optimism and hope that seal each application, is a victory for all Americans," said SEIU Executive Vice President Eliseo Medina. "Just as immigrants of all stripes are increasingly under attack, this community is re-asserting its patriotism and its commitment to help strengthen the U.S. democracy. This is the kind of civic participation our country needs to thrive." More »