California appoints illegal immigrant to a statewide post

MRC Latino | March 19, 2018
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LIZBETH MATEO, APPOINTED TO THE STUDENT OPPORTUNITY AND ACCESS PROGRAM PROJECT GRANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF CALIFORNIA: That it be something that the rest of the immigrants, the rest of the states see as an example to follow. Its an honor and we know there are many other things that we can do.

DONALD TRUMP O/C: This is what it was in the 1990´s…

DULCE CASTELLANOS, REPORTER UNIVISION NEWS: The day after president Trump´s visit to the border to supervise the wall prototypes, California took another historic step in favor of the immigrant community. State Senate leader Kevin de León, who administered Lizbeth´s oath as a lawyer in 2016, this time designated her to the state committee.

KEVIN DE LEÓN, STATE SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEM (D-LOS ANGELES): While President Donald Trump insists in his border wall, California continues to concentrate in opportunities for students. She embodies the values of California and of the American Dream.

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