América Calderón of the NCIC said in an August 29 phone interview that organizers now expect participation from 17 states on the East Coast.

There is plenty of activity in this area to build the demonstration too. Núñez said he joined Casa de Maryland members on August 26 to reach out to thousands of soccer fans at a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the DC United soccer team. Casa de Maryland provides social services for immigrant workers, including operating hiring centers for day laborers.

Sergio Luna, president of the Columbia Heights Youth Soccer League, said he spent his weekend handing out flyers for the march to hundreds of soccer fans—and players—at parks in the District where many workers relax and games are held on weekends. “We want to go to the next coaches’ meeting,” to promote the march, Luna said. “Then they can reach all the players.” Luna estimates there are some 2,500 amateur soccer players in the metropolitan area here.

Trade unionists and other supporters of immigrant rights are also building the September 7 action by distributing flyers at busy train stations, churches, on the job, and by word of mouth.
 
 
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