Immigration Rally

An immigration rally is set at Washington for a Sunday rally demanding immigration reform. The nation will be focused largely on a more immediate debate, the health care votes, the march on the National Mall will be setting the stage for a fight over another issue facing the country.

RIFA:The organization Reform Immigration for America, which supports a path to citizenship for those in the United States illegally, says the changes it wants to see will help bring about "economic justice for all Americans."

FAIR: In response, the Federation for American Immigration Reform -- which staunchly opposes amnesty -- called on Americans to contact their representatives and demand tougher borders and an end to illegal immigration. FAIR says it seeks "effective, sensible immigration policies that work for America's best interests."

Sen. Charles Schumer, D-New York, and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, lay out broad ideas for fixing a "badly broken" system:

• Requires biometric SS cards to make sure illegal workers can't get jobs.


• Fulfilling/Strengthening commitments on border security.


• Creating a process for admitting temporary workers.


• Implementing a tough, but fair path to legalization.