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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hundreds of Students Rally
Against Racist, Xenophobic Stunt of College Republicans
New York / February 20, 2007 // -
On Thursday, February 22nd hundreds of NYU students will rally against a publicity stunt organized by the NYU College Republicans where a mock illegal immigrant will be hunted in Washington Square Park. NYU College Republicans have titled the stunt "Find the Illegal Immigrant." At the event, one of the Republicans wearing the name tag "illegal immigrant" will be hidden amongst the crowd in Washington Square Park and members wearing "INS" name tags will hunt for the "illegal" in the park. The university club will give the first person who catches the "illegal immigrant" a $50 to $100 prize.
Over 400 NYU students from various student-run organizations and academic disciplines across the political spectrum have rallied together to protest the event as it happens from 11:00AM to 2:00PM at Washington Place and Washington Square East. Students are protesting the College Republicans crass manner in handling a rather sensitive topic in American politics. One in particular, Karen Lopez, has gone on record as stating that the event is "ignorant and offensive event" and reflects poorly upon the university. The students are not affiliated with any single entity or political cause, and were rallied together through the website Facebook.com by what some students have labeled a "troubling", "racist" and "dehumanizing" publicity stunt.
During the protest, the pro-immigrant students will hold signs and pass out flyers explaining their position on immigration issues.
The NYU College Republicans is the NYU's student run organization for members of the Republican Party [GOP]. Like all student groups, any of its actions do not reflect the policy, beliefs, or wishes of New York University.
Media Contact: Dalia Yedidia
(415) 216-8844
dy382@nyu.edu
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