Rahm Emanuel Immigration Support: Chicago Mayor Opens 'Office Of New Americans' (VIDEO)

First Posted: 7/20/11 06:07 PM ET Updated: 7/20/11 06:08 PM ET

On Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel made a bold, new goal: to make Chicago the most immigrant-friendly city in the world.

Emanuel, who comes from a family of immigrants and has been a vocal supporter of the DREAM Act, is launching the Office of New Americans to expand opportunities for immigrant business owners and entrepreneurs and to improve immigrant access to city services.

“Chicago’s vitality has been built on the strength of immigrant populations that have come to enjoy new freedoms and access new opportunities,â€