Immigrant groups starting march from Fla. to DC

Immigrant rights group starting march from Florida to Washington, DC

Published On: Jan 03 2013 09:35:11 AM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. -

Advocates of immigrant rights are kicking off a 1,000-mile march to Washington, D.C.

The marchers representing a coalition of immigrants' rights groups will start their trek Thursday outside Orlando.

The marchers hope to reach Washington in time for President Obama's second inauguration.

The advocates are calling on Obama and lawmakers to pass comprehensive immigration reform.

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