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MEXICAN CONSULATE OFFERS AID IN RESPONSE TO COLORADO'S NEW IMMIGRATION LAWS
November 22, 2006 4:10 PM
archivesMEXICAN CONSULATE OFFERS AID IN RESPONSE TO COLORADO'S NEW IMMIGRATION LAWS
The immigration law passed by the Colorado legislature in its special session last summer says that illegal immigrants can't receive state-funded medical services, except in emergencies. And confusion and fear of the new law is keeping some immigrants from getting services they're entitled to, like vaccinations. The Mexican consulate in Denver has launched an initiative to help Mexican nationals get basic health care, and will soon fan out across the state to spread the word. Aspen Public Radio's Cynthia Grajeda reports. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney on November 22, 2006 4:10 PM | Permalink
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