Immigration among topics discussed at Latino summit

A White House summit with the Hispanic/Latino community is working on some of the biggest issues in immigration reform. - - Donna Poisl

By Sandra Emerson, Staff Writer

UPLAND - The desire for comprehensive immigration reform was one of several topics discussed Saturday at a White House community action summit targeting the Hispanic community at the UC Riverside.

Latinos throughout the Inland Empire participated in the summit, which focused on some of the biggest issues facing the Latino community, including immigration, education, jobs and economic recovery as well as health care.

Several White House Officials spoke with the summit participants in small-session groups and one-on-one to receive input as well as to outline actions taken by President Barack Obama and his administration thus far.

Felicia Escobar, senior policy adviser for the White House Domestic Policy Council, said the Obama administration has been committed to getting immigration reform passed by Congress, but change takes time.
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