Immigration reform sought
Advocates from rights groups band together and march in Marshall Park for policy changes.
By Franco Ordoñez
fordonez@charlotteobserver.com
Posted: Saturday, May. 02, 2009
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Grupos de Charlotte buscan unidad para la reforma migratoria

Immigrant rights groups from throughout Charlotte are joining forces to fight for immigration reform.

Dozens of advocates from the Communities for Comprehensive Reform, a coalition of two dozen organizations, waved flags and held signs at a Friday gathering in Marshall Park calling for legislation that would give illegal immigrants a chance to live and work legally.

Ruben Campillo, a member and advocacy coordinator for the Latin American Coalition said they want to hold President Obama to his promise to address immigration reform.

“We all recognize our current immigration system is broken,â€