Eyewitnessnewstv.com: BOSTON The Anti-Defamation League of New England says it will turn some of its efforts toward fighting anti-immigrant sentiment.
The 60-year-old organization is known mostly for its focus on combating anti-Semitism.
But regional leaders say bigotry against immigrants is on the rise.
The group says it will develop new programs to provide aid in immigrant communities, monitor hate activity and lobby state and local officials for better assistance.
To mark the change, the group will host a Passover dinner with an immigrant theme and traditional readings of the Exodus story, as well as works by Mexican labor activist Cesar Chavez.
Copyright 2007 The Associated Press.
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