Immigration reform bill sparks support, opposition among Midwest activists

Medill Reports - Chicago
by Jessica Binsch
Oct 15, 2009

When U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Chicago) outlined an immigration reform bill in Washington Tuesday, Chicago-area activists were there to hear it. Gutierrez is expected to introduce the bill to Congress soon, but not everyone is happy with it.

Jesus Carlin, youth organizer with the Chicago-based advocacy group Sin Fronteras, went to Washington earlier this week with about 50 others from his group. The rally and Gutierrez’ announcement, Carlin said, proved the push for immigration reform was still there.

“People felt like they were making an impact,â€