Photo: Hundreds March in Springfield for Immigrant Rights

On May 4 in Springfield, hundreds of people marched from the federal building on Main Street to City Hall. They were calling for passage of the so-called "Trust Act" by the Massachusetts legislature, which would reduce deportations of immigrants, and for federal reforms to help immigrants. More information about the Trust Act is at:

https://www.aclum.org/news_3.19.13

More information about the federal immigration reforms that march organizers are seeking is at:

www.jwj.org/blog/standing-workers-immigration-reform-may-day

The march was organized by the western Massachusetts chapter of Jobs With Justice www.jwj.org and other groups. This photo was taken at the march in Springfield on May 4. To enlarge the photo, click on it, then scroll down and click, "See full size image." photo by Jobs With Justice.

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