A photo of two immigration protesters, Adelfa Callejo and Hector Flores. They appear to be in the midst of an interview - a video camera and microphone are pointed in their direction. A large crowd of protesters gather behind them. Many in the crowd carry flags or banners.

Fotografía de familias que participan en una protesta de 2006 en Dallas contra las medidas antiinmigración que pondrían en peligro a los inmigrantes indocumentados. Hay muchos niños y adultos en la multitud. Uno de ellos sostiene una pancarta que dice: "¡No somos criminales! Venimos a trabajar". Varios manifestantes sostienen la bandera mexicana y la mayoría lleva ropa blanca o roja.

Cameramen and reporters work to gather information and images of a crowd of protesters and their children. The protest was against the anti-immigration proposals being debated in the U. S. Senate.

Immigration protesters waving American flags pass a "Cathedral Guadalupe" sign and the Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe (Cathedral Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe) of Dallas in the background. According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States. The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

This article deals with the protest that occured on April 08, 2006 when 500 people gathered to demonstrate against granting amnesty to undocumneted workers. Both the original Spanish article and the English translation are included.

A large group of immigration protesters chant, hold protest signs in English and Spanish, and wave American flags. According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States. The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

Children hold up a sign in Dallas, Texas, during protest against anti-immigration measures which would endanger undocumented immigrants.

A large gathering of immigration protesters with American flags and protest signs rally in downtown Dallas. According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States. The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

A large gathering of immigration protesters with American flags and protest signs rally in downtown Dallas as a Dallas Police officer looks on. According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States. The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

Dallas Police officers provide crowd control outside the Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe (Cathedral Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe) of Dallas. According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States. The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

Margarita Alvarez, union spokesperson with the organization, Voices United for Immigrants, addresses the public during the protest carried out on Saturday in front of City Hall in Dallas. Thousands participated in the protest on Saturday outside the City Hall and also there were dozens of banners and posters which asked for "Justice for the undocumenteds," "Equality of rights," or "No to the wall." But it was a single feeling which united the more than 2,000 persons protesting H.R. 4437 presented to Congress by Congressman James Sensenbrenner (R-WI).

The demonstration is reflected in windows of Dallas City Hall behind protesters carrying signs. They are against anti-immigration legislation being debated in the U.S. Congress.

A female protester is interviewed in front of protesters and their children. They gathered at City Hall in Dallas, Texas to show rejection of the anti-immigration bills being debated in the U. S. Senate.

A female protester is interviewed while a cameraman films children behind her. They are gathered in Dallas, Texas to show rejection of the anti-immigration proposals being debated in the U. S. Senate.

A female protester wearing a sombrero, blowing a red horn, and holding an American flag, waves a sign that says, "Legalizacion Va Somos De America." According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States. The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

Next to Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe (Cathedral Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe) in Dallas, a female protester holds up a bright yellow sign that says, "Queremos la Reforma Migratoria Justa y Necesaria!" According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States. The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

Immigration protesters march in the April "Mega March" in downtown Dallas. According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States. Among those marching are Hector Flores, who has served as National President of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Director of Recruitment and Retention for the Dallas Independent School District, and an Equal Opportunity Specialist for the Office of Civil Rights within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and Domingo Garcia, a practicing attorney in Dallas who served as Mayor Pro Tem of Dallas, as a Dallas City Council member, and as a Texas legislator - he is the current General Counsel for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), a Latino civil rights organization. The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

A large crowd of immigration protesters (some holding signs and many holding American flags) gather in downtown Dallas, Texas. According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States. The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

Photograph of a large crowd of immigration protesters carry signs and (mostly) American flags in downtown Dallas. According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States.The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

Photograph of a large gathering of immigration protesters with American flags and protest signs rally in downtown Dallas. According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States.The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

Photograph of a large crowd carrying American flags and protest signs gathers in downtown Dallas in protest of U.S. immigration policy. According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States. The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

Photograph of a large group of protesters holding American flags gather under a banner that reads, "MEGAMARCH Starts Here / Comienza Aqui." According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States. The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

Photo of men and women immigration protesters hold American flags and signs. One woman holds a Mexican flag. According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States. The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.

Photo of immigration protesters waving American flags pass a "Cathedral Guadalupe" sign and the Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe (Cathedral Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe) of Dallas in the background. According to the Dallas Police Department, at least 100,000 people marched in the most well-attended civil movement in the history of Dallas. The protesters demanded the legalization of Hispanic undocumented immigrants, estimated to be about twelve million in the United States. The so-called "mega march" was carried out to demand immigrant amnesty as members of the U.S. Congress debated immigration reform.