Hundreds March for Immigration Reform

Carolyn Hileman - The Voice | May 19, 2008 

WATERLOO — Last Monday, federal immigration officers raided the Agriprocessors meat-packing plant in Postville.

Most of the 389 people arrested are facing criminal charges. The rest are suspected illegal immigrants.

Sunday in Waterloo, hundreds gathered at the Queen of Peace Church to pray for the immigrants and their families. Songs, scripture and speeches about immigration rights united the crowd.

Many of the people who attended the service have friends or relatives directly affected by the raid. After the church service, everyone stepped outside to kick off another event.

Hundreds rallied together outside to make a statement by marching from the Queen of Peace church to the National Cattle Congress site. The journey took more than an hour to complete.

“Liberty and justice for all” are promises these people say some Americans have forgotten.


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