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March Forward for Reform This Sunday

By immigrationprof

From the Center for American Progress:

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Marches Forward
Marching for a Stronger America this Sunday in Washington, DC
The legislative campaign to enact comprehensive immigration reform marches forward. President Barack Obama reaffirmed his commitment to press ahead this year during a recent meeting with anticipated bill co-sponsors Sens. Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC). And outside of Congress there is growing recognition that immigration reform is needed and is politically beneficial to both parties, who need the support of the growing Latino electorate.

Former House Majority Leader Tom Delay (R-TX) and his predecessor Dick Armey (R-ND) are advocating for immigration reform from the right. And Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) is one of the lawmakers on the left who has already introduced an immigration reform bill in the House with dozens of co-sponsors. The time has come for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to step up and support legislation that reflects our goals for a program that is tough, fair, practical, and will strengthen our economy. We know that comprehensive immigration reform will add a cumulative $1.5 trillion to the U.S. gross domestic product over 10 years.

Two upcoming events—a march on Sunday and the premiere of a documentary film series on Wednesday—remind us of the enduring will of the public to pass comprehensive immigration reform legislation that is fair and practical.

Tens of thousands of people will march on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on March 21 to call on Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform. Immigrants and their supporters will travel across the country to ask President Obama to keep his campaign promise to enact reform and to urge Congress not to play politics with an issue that affects every American—legal and undocumented. They will march for a stronger America that respects families and workers, furthers business growth, and heightens national security.

Please join us in the March for America in Washington, D.C. on March 21.

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