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Movimiento Cosecha Indiana marched 300 miles across the state, from Gary to Clarksville, to advocate for driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants. The march stopped in 11 cities as an homage to the 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the U.S.
The group wants lawmakers to reverse policies that bar undocumented immigrants from getting driver’s licenses.
Indiana passed a law in 2007 which tied driver’s licenses, permits and vehicle registration to citizenship and immigration status – aligning with 2005 federal legislation.
Dara Marquez, a field organizer for Movimiento Cosecha Indiana, said these policies target the ability of undocumented immigrants to function in their communities.
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Hoosier undocumented workers, students and families will march in the nation s capital Saturday to demand for the closure of ICE detention centers, a stop to deportations and family separations, and protections for millions of undocumented people living in the U.S.
About 80 Hoosiers will join several hundred others from across the country who will march at the National Mall and rally outside of the White House on May 1 International Workers Day.
The march, dubbed Papeles Si, Migajas No (Papers, Not Crumbs) was organized by Movimiento Cosecha, an advocacy group fighting for permanent protection, dignity, and respect for all immigrants in the United States.