The History of the Immigration Movement in Chicago

The History of the Immigration Movement in Chicago

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Advocates for immigration reform have been making their voices heard loud and clear in protests throughout the country. Many are making their way to Washington D.C where tens of thousands are expected to converge on Sunday to protest in support of immigration reform. Chicagoans will be on the scene and we’ll speak to some local participants on Monday. But today, we pause for an overview of how Chicago fits into the national picture of the immigration reform debate. e turn to assistant political science professor Victoria Defrancesco Soto at Northwestern University.

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