Immigration Reformers Will March in Washington, D.C.

Hispanic Organization Democracia USA hosted a forum at USF on Tuesday to discuss Comprehensive Immigration Reform and the DREAM Act, two bills before the U.S. House of Representatives that call for improvements on a variety of issues involving undocumented immigrants in America.

Democracia USA, partnered with Reform Immigration for America (RIFA) and Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC), detailed the legislation and promoted an upcoming march in Washington, D.C on Sunday, March 21 to show support for reform. The national organizations are busing supporters to D.C. from states across the country. Florida alone is sending 43 buses.

March organizers say a strong presence in Washington, D.C. will prove to members of Congress that powerful support for Comprehensive Immigration Reform exists and must be responded to. The bills face reluctance and opposition, but march organizers and participants hope to bolster supporters to advocate for the bill's passage.

Those interested in participating in the rally and transportation should contact Ernesto Vargas from Democracia USA at evargas@DemocraciaUSA.org

This article appears in Mar 17-23, 2010.