CHICAGO – Miraists from Illinois joined their voices to the thousands of people who gathered downtown Chicago on October 12th, in order to appeal to the respect and dignity of more than eleven million undocumented immigrants currently living in the shadows.

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The event was part of the national day for dignity and respect, a coordinated effort in more than 80 cities that rallied around the country. During this important event, Miraists raised their voices cheering, waving banners and signs demanding the stop of deportations and separation of families.