Immigration Activists Just Crashed Hillary Clinton's Speech In New York
Hunter Walker
After Clinton's speech, the group of at least six young activists began chanting, "Undocumented! Unafraid!" Several of them wore t-shirts that said: "Will You Deport My Family."
The group was escorted from the room by security. One of the activists, who said his name was Mateo Tavares, claimed he was pushed by a guard as they were removed from the room.
"No need to push me sir!" Tavares shouted.
"I want to tell you to leave," the guard said. "What you just did is disrespectful."
The event was held in a room at the headquarters of the United Federation of Teachers union in Manhattan. Outside the room, Tavares told reporters the group of activists was there to ask Clinton why she would deport their families. Tavares said Clinton opposed action by President Barack Obama that would prevent some deportations.
"No more deportations!" Tavares said.
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"We were invited earlier today ... by a close friend of mine that I'm not going to disclose their information," he said.
After the activists were removed, Clinton greeted admirers and took photos with people who attended the event. She did not respond to multiple questions from Business Insider about her reaction to the activists.
In her speech, Clinton called for an extension of the James Zadroga Act, which was signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2011 and provides support programs and treatment for survivors and first responders affected by the September 11th terrorist attacks. As a senator representing New York, Clinton pushed for programs to support those affected by September 11th. She said the legislation was due to expire in two years due to a "sunset clause" that she described as the "price of passage for the act."
According to a press release announcing the event, it benefitted two organizations: Citizens for the Extension of the James Zadroga Act and 9/11 Health Watch, Inc.
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