Thousands protesting proposed immigration bills

by JESSICA VESS / KVUE NEWS

Posted on February 22, 2011 at 12:07 PM

Thousands gathered in Austin Tuesday to protest immigration bills that are scheduled to go before state lawmakers. They call them anti-immigration, and they want the bills thrown out.

A number of sheriffs and police chiefs from across Texas have joined the fight.

The group met at Waterloo Park in downtown Austin and marched together to the south steps of the Texas Capitol for an afternoon rally. Chants of “Si se puede!â€