100,000 people rally over controversial immigration bill

ABC7 News ^ | 3-10-06 | ABC

[JustPiper]

Chicago police say as many as 100,000 protestors are gathering outside the Chicago Federal Center to voice their concerns about a house bill that would tighten immigration laws. The massive demonstration has blocked many streets in the Loop.

The border security bill would make it illegal to assist any undocumented immigrant. That measure is drawing the attention of numerous groups and lawmakers on both sides of the issue.

Thousands of demonstrators gathered at the Chicago Federal Center to protest the house bill 4437. They believe the bill discriminates against undocumented residents and those who try to help them and it robs them of a chance at the American dream.

[Ursus arctos horribilis]

I live in AZ, nuff said.

[JustPiper]

Do you know how glad I am to see you?

I was told of this protest today, sans details unfortunately, from my local MinuteMen project. Our chapter leader was downtown and she got very little air time on local news, but I will be watching at 9 & 10 to see if our side was even filmed by our liberal media!

Recently, outside of Chgo.:

At the meeting, Rosanna Pulido, director of the Illinois chapter of the Minuteman Project, railed against recent legislation that gave children of illegal immigrants the ability to attend state universities at cheaper, in-state tuition rates.

"We vote for somebody without knowing their voting records," said Pulido, 49, who is of Mexican descent but whose father "did not want us to learn Spanish." A Chicago resident who lives in the Lincoln Square area, Pulido is a former 911 call-taker who runs a word-of-mouth transportation service for seniors and spent time on the border with the Minutemen in April.

Having spent a year in Mexico as a missionary, she said she worries about the culture that Mexican immigrants bring with them to America.

Rosanna Pulido

Minutemen met by peaceful protesters

Special police tactical vehicles park along Fulton Street in anticipation of possible trouble during protests outside the Illinois Minutemen's meeting Saturday at The Centre of Elgin

Where where they today?!

Saturday, February 25, 2006-Chicago Minutemen Protest Mexican Consulate

40,000 march against Minutemen in Chicago

Vigilantes Threaten Chicagoland Minutemen

[starbase]

We have proven our Will should be heard after the ports deal!

And the Miers debacle. This is far from over.

[roofgoat]

excellent point - and I'll answer. There is Nothing that will make the average american get off their duff, take time off for work and march.

NOTHING.

[JustPiper]

Chicago Fox News report

March 3, 2006

Click here to watch a recent news report of a demonstration the Illinois Minuteman Project held in support of the Waukegan Police for enforcing immigration laws

Please :

The Minuteman Project (MMP) is a citizens' Vigilance Operation monitoring immigration, business, and government-Click Here

[JustPiper]

Bump to one of FR's BEST

[Howlin]

Thank you kindly; I enjoyed your thread. It's been one of the most civil immigration threads I've seen in years!

[Americanexpat]

What wars are they fightng in. Legal imigrants, with a green card can enlist. But illegals are not eligible.

[chicagolady]

Actually I was fortunate enough to be on WLS the Eileen Byrne show this morning and I did a debate on The FOX Neil Cavuto show.

It went very well!

I was also lucky enough to have Carmen Mercer from The National Minuteman HQ with me.

[COEXERJ145]

You should see the other on this same topic.

[JustPiper]

A protester shouts during a march in Chicago March 10, 2006. Tens of thousands of Mexican and other immigrants held a massive rally in Chicago on Friday to protest proposed changes to U.S. immigration laws.

A protester holds up a sign during a march in Chicago, Illinois March 10, 2006. Tens of thousands of Mexican and other immigrants marched during a massive rally in Chicago on Friday to protest proposed changes to U.S. immigration laws.

Tens of thousands of Mexican and other immigrants march during a massive rally to protest proposed changes to U.S. immigration laws in Chicago, Illinois March 10, 2006.

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich greets protesters who gathered in support of immigrant rights and to protest HR4437 the Border Security bill at Chicago’s Federal Plaza March 10, 2006. Tens of thousands of Mexican and other immigrants marched during a massive rally in Chicago on Friday to protest proposed changes to U.S. immigration laws.

[Fawn]

Whoever made that license needs to add this to the ENTITLED column: Free lifetime Health Care.

[danmar]

Thousands of demonstrators gathered at the Chicago Federal Center to protest the house bill 4437. They believe the bill discriminates against undocumented residents and those who try to help them and it robs them of a chance at the American dream.

Any bill or proposition making the Illegals and/or Mexicans mad is a good bill.

[JustPiper]

A protester holds a sign during a march supporting immigrant rights in Chicago, Illinois March 10, 2006. Tens of thousands of Mexican and other immigrants held a massive rally in Chicago on Friday to protest proposed changes to U.S. immigration laws.

Carlos Sotelo, wrapped in a Mexican flag, stands on a barrier to get a better look at some of the thousands of people who rallied in Chicago's Federal Plaza to protest against HR 4437, the Border Security bill Thousands of protesters cross a bridge over the Chicago River during a march to Federal Plaza to join protest against HR4437, the Border Security bill

Elvira Arellano of San Francisco, holds a crucifix during a rally that drew thousands Friday, March 10, 2006, in downtown Chicago to protest against HR4437, the Border Security bill

[JustPiper]

A protester carrying a sign quoting Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata marches in a protest against HR 4437, the Border Security bill, that drew thousands

[JustPiper]

Protests carry signs protesting protesting HR4437, the Border Security Bill, during a rally Friday, March 10, 2006, in downtown

[Sic Luceat Lux]

One guy said oh you want our vote, we can fight your wars but we cannot be here?!

He fibbed to you; illegals are not allowed in our military.

[JustPiper]

Maria Navarro, front center, joins thousands gathered in Chicago's federal plaza Friday, March 10, 2006, for a protest against HR4437, the Border Security bill

[JustPiper]

Gloria Marrouuin, center, holds a sign protesting HR 4437