June 3, 2009

Illegal Immigration Rally
(ABC 6 NEWS)--- Residents are rallying on the hot topic of illegal immigration

Today opponents held a rally in Austin to express their views on the issue, but protestors weren't the only ones that showed up.

A local group who oppose illegal immigration put on this event.

It was billed as a protest against illegal immigration, but it turned into more of a shouting match as onlookers gathered to watch both sides express their views.

About 20 people gathered at the Mower County Courthouse opposing illegal immigration, but more than 50 residents held up signs and chanted slogans like "Equality for all".

While organizers of the rally say illegal immigrants are breaking the law, opponents of the rally say there is a larger issue at hand.

"They're here to promote hate and racism and we're here to present an alternative and that's anti-racism," said Erik Solteyedtecker.

“Well they can say what they want but this country has rules and they have to be followed," said Samuel Johnson.

Many of these protestors plan to write letters to Congress expressing their concern, but as of right now, they don't plan on quieting any time soon, with another rally next month.

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