Chicago Immigration Activists Seek Council Support

CBS2 News
October 7, 2009

CHICAGO (AP) ― Immigrant rights advocates are asking Chicago's City Council to continue its historically immigrant-friendly approach and support a push for federal immigration reform.

The increasingly vocal call by activists has inspired Congressman Luis Gutierrez to craft a reform bill. The Chicago Democrat says details are coming Oct. 13.

Activists say they want to ensure the Obama administration makes good on its pledge for reform. President Barack Obama has said he'll start tackling immigration this year, but activists say there's been little movement.

Emma Lozano heads the Chicago group Centro Sin Fronteras. She says they're stepping up lobbying efforts and heading to Washington, D.C., next week.

Activists and aldermen announced a resolution Wednesday supporting immigration reform. It was expected to win support.

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