Massive protests, faith leaders, oppose harsh steps against illegals: Demonstrations nationwide
Rallying against a bill passed in the House of Representatives that would accelerate deportations, increase border security and treat illegal immigrants as felons, masses of immigrants appeared in multiple demonstrations in U.S. cities in March and April.
A more lenient reform bill was approved by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee but fell victim to an impasse before the senators began a two-week break last month.