Sanctuary sought for illegals

Carolyn Hileman* | February 22, 2007

REDWOOD CITY — Nearly three weeks after a round of federal immigration raids that have unnerved Redwood City’s large Latino community, a dozen immigration advocacy groups have banded together to form a coalition whose aim is to convert Redwood City and San Mateo County into a safe haven for illegal immigrants. “Our vision would be for Redwood City and San Mateo County to be a community that’s safe for all of its residents,” said Sheryl Bergman of the International Institute of San Francisco, whose Redwood City office assists the local Latino community. “We want public assurance from our local leadership that parents will be safe when they walk their children to school.” To combat the fear and paranoia, the newly formed Redwood City Immigrant Rights Coalition — which includes the International Institute, El Concilio of San Mateo County and a variety of nonprofits, many already working with the local Latino community — is recommending that local government intervene.

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