Protests in U.S. against violent treatment of Jiang

Progress has been seen Tuesday in the case of Chinese woman Jiang Zhenxing, who miscarried during the forcible deportation by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE).

Investigation, negotiation no longer than six months

"The USICE has agreed that they'll not deport Ms. Jiang in six months," said Richard Bortnick, who handles Jiang's case for free.

Mr. Bortnick held negotiations with the USICE, who afterwards agreed that Jiang will not be deported within six months and during her stay investigation will be conducted into her case. Bortnick will negotiate with the USICE on behalf of Jiang. The lawyer estimated the investigation and negotiation will be completed within six months.

Communities of Chinese, foreign origins hold protests

At noon on Feb. 14, people of Chinese and Mexican origins rallied in Philadelphia, protesting against the U.S. immigration policy and the immigration authority's means of deportation.

Nearly a hundred Chinese from Fujian Province joined the demonstration. They held high boards reading "fighting for justice for Jiang Zhenxing", shouting out slogans safeguarding human rights.

The major demonstration aroused the attention of almost all mainstream media. The protestors all held slogans reading "We're not terrorists", "We believe American dream", "We pay tax, and we work just to make a living" as well as "No report, no deportation", and at the same time called out. Horns of support were heard at times from the vehicles passing by.

In the meant time, New York City Council members, several immigrant organizations and leaders of Fujian-native Chinese communities gathered in front of the federal building in Lower Manhattan, protesting the USICE's violent treatment of Jiang, which led to her miscarriage. They demanded the USICE conduct a thorough investigation into the case and make self-criticism for how its officers handle the deportees.

By People's Daily Online