The latest call to the White House came at a mass rally and press conference organized by the Liberian Community Association (LCA) in Washington DC in collaboration with the CASA immigrant lobby group in Hyattsville, Maryland. Speaking at the event, Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh cited the many contributions made by Liberians to the development of their various communities, and pledged his full support for the extension of DED for law abiding Liberian immigrants. Other officials from the adjacent jurisdictions of Prince Georges, and Montgomery pledged to issue official resolutions calling for the protection of Liberian immigrants. Over 20,000 concerned individuals in the U. S. have signed a petition requesting extension of DED for Liberians. “After 28 years of continuous contribution to the United States, Liberian immigrants have become an integral part of their communities.

Source: Daily Observer March 28, 2019 02:26 UTC