Immigration Rally in D.C. a Success

A rally held in support of comprehensive immigration reform was a success. The rally was held in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, October 14, 2009. Thousands of immigrants showed up to give comprehensive immigration reform a voice. Representative Luis V. Gutierrez, Democrat of Illinois and chairman of the Immigration Task Force of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus unveiled his immigration bill. His plan focuses on family unity, effective border protection and a legalization path for the millions of undocumented immigrants living in America.

Proponents of immigration reform are hoping that with the President’s commitment to immigration reform and the changes already taking place in within the system that comprehensive immigration reform will see the light of day. According to the demonstrators and participants the main focus of the rally was to highlight how current immigration laws split families apart. In a statement made by Representative Gutierrez, he said “we simply cannot wait any longer for a bill that keeps our families together, protects our workers and allows a pathway to legalization for those who have earned it.”

Source:     New York Times; Representative Luis Gutierrez