CAIR-Chicago staff and volunteers stand alongside the immigrantion rally holding signs of support
An estimated 700,000 demonstrators attended the march, filling Jackson Boulevard
Solidarity against proposed immigration legislation was marked at this event, as participants reflected groups diverse in age, race, and national origin
CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab, Governmental Coordinator Sadiya Ahmed, and Maaria Mozaffar of the Civil Rights Department participating in the rally
For many attendees, the rally was an opportunity to demonstrate their pride and committment towards building a better life in the United States
CAIR-Chicago staff and volunteers amidst the immigrant rally march
Staff Attorney Heena Musabji, Sadiya Ahmed, Outreach Coordinator Dina Rehab, and Maaria Mozaffar
Demonstrators pass Chicago's "L" railyway downtown and they near the end of their long march from Ashland and Lake street.
CAIR-Chicago staff members and volunteers standing marchside to show support towards rally participants
CAIR-Chicago's sign reflects their stance on pending immigration legislation issues
Chicago Police Officers organized for public safety during the rally
As participants swell Jackson Boulevard, Executive Director Ahmed Rehab takes higher ground to gain exposure of the rally.
CAIR-Chicago encouraging participants during the rally
The May 1st rally was a historic event, in an uncommon show of solidarity, support, and mutual consideration across a wide, diverse segment of the population in the United States
CAIR-Chicago staff and volunteers amidst the immigrant rally march
Demonstrators pass Chicago's "L" railyway downtown and they near the end of their long march from Ashland and Lake street.
CAIR-Chicago staff members and volunteers standing marchside to show support towards rally participants
CAIR-Chicago's sign reflects their stance on pending immigration legislation issues
Chicago Police Officers organized for public safety during the rally
CAIR-Chicago encouraging participants during the rally
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