Lawmakers rally for family seeking sanctuary in North Philadelphia church

Monday, March 12, 2018
NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A Mexican family facing the threat of deportation got some high profile support Monday.

Pennsylvania Congressman Bob Brady was among a group of elected leaders who visited Carmela Hernandez and her children today.
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The family has been living in sanctuary at the Church of the Advocate in North Philadelphia.

The Congressman said he'll introduce what's called a private bill with the hopes of getting immigration authorities to re-evaluate the Hernandez' case and let the family stay.

However, Brady said such bills are very difficult to pass.
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