WASHINGTON, DC - New York City Council Member Daniel Dromm proudly participated in the March for America, which was organized to draw attention to the urgent need for immigration reform. The March gathered tens of thousands of immigrants and their supporters in Washington. The March ended at the Mall, near the Capitol, where national leaders addressed the crowd.
Dromm joined many immigrants and advocates from New York City, including Make the Road New York, Alianza Dominicana, and SEIU. Dromm traveled to Washington with New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE), an organization based in JacksonHeights.
"It is important we are visible today so we can bring home the message that we have waited long enough for comprehensive immigration reform," Dromm said. "We need reform to keep families together, enable young people to succeed, and provide justice to all of our diverse communities. Immigration reform will help keep America strong."
In City Council, Dromm represents Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Corona, Woodside, and Lefrak City. More than 65% of the 25th District are recent immigrants. "As Chair of the Immigration Committee and someone who represents one of the country's most diverse populations, I felt this March was quite empowering," Dromm added.
The March came on the same day as a crucial vote on overhauling the health insurance system. President Obama and Congressional leaders have committed to focusing next on comprehensive immigration reform.
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