May 1 Immigration Marches

CNN (here) reports that demonstrators demanding a path to citizenship for an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants took to U.S. streets Tuesday while others lobbied Congress for action. In southwest Detroit, which has a large Hispanic population, hundreds of people wore red and white, and carried American flags to a rally. ” Hours before the march was set to begin in Chicago, dozens of demonstrators began arriving carrying flags, signs and placards, including one that read “We may not have it all together, but together we can have it all.” Marches and rallies were planned Tuesday in dozens of cities, but organizers conceded that a replay of last year’s huge turnout — an estimated 1 million nationwide — was unlikely.  Still, organizers said the demonstrations reflect a robust movement for citizenship rights for illegal immigrants.

We will keep you posted on further developments about the marches.

KJ