SocialDocumentary.net | Jack Pitney | Immigration Reform March, Dallas, Texas, USA | United States

An estimated 25,000 people marched in Dallas, Texas, USA, in support of Immigration reform on Saturday, May 1, 2010. Perhaps 12 to 20 million people are living in the United States illegally...and a majority are from Mexico and other Latin American countries. To over-simplify the issue, it could be said that one side wants to lower the legal barriers for immigrants to come to, and stay in, the United States and provide a speedier route to citizenship. The other side, however, wants to deport people who are in the U.S. illegally, tighten border security, and toughen penalties on employers who hire illegal workers. Of course, the real issues are not that simple.

An estimated 25,000 people marched in Dallas, Texas, USA, in support of Immigration Reform on Saturday, May 1, 2010. The planned May Day march drew more interest because of the recent State Bill 1070 signed into law by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer. The controversial new law allows local law enforcement to question people about their immigration status. Counter-protesters were also present, promoting their view that the State of Arizona has the right to enforce their new law and that illegal immigrants should not be granted amnesty by the United States government.

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SocialDocumentary.net | Jack Pitney | Immigration Reform March, Dallas, Texas, USA | United States