Immigrants and activists stood together on Sunday and demanded immigration reform for undocumented workers at Chicago’s Adalberto United Methodist Church in Humboldt Park.
“My mom died and I couldn’t be there, my brother died of COVID and I couldn’t be there,” cried Arellano.“For years, we fought, and still, we see no immigration reform,” sobbed Arellano.
Families told NBC 5 that the only difference has been the recent influx of migrants who have been taking shelter at police stations. “This president is giving parole in place for new arrivals, but we want the same treatment given to those who are already here,” said Jacobita Cortez, pastor of Adalberto United Methodist Church.“It comes to my memory moments of struggle that I was here fighting for my son, and it gives me strength, faith and hope when we will be marching for our families,” said Arellano.
A May Day march will take place on May 1, starting at 11:30 a.m., in recognition of immigrant workers. Participants will head to Federal Plaza where they're expected to give a letter to legislators demanding immigration reform.
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