Local immigrants demand reform during march in Allentown Author: Katie Shank , Senior Producer, KShank@wfmz.com Published: Jun 04 2014 05:02:13 PM EDT Updated On: Jun 04 2014 07:07:51 PM EDT Print Local immigrants demand reform during march in Allentown ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Immigration reform is taking center stage in Allentown. Local immigrants marched into U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent’s office Wednesday afternoon. They want him to encourage his fellow House Republicans to vote in favor of a bipartisan immigration bill that passed the Senate last year. Dent wasn’t in the office Wednesday, but the group was able to voice its concerns to one of his representatives. Quick Clicks Thousands to run with the bulls in Berks on Saturday Leaky gas tank on converted bike leads to drug arrest City Council member wants respect from Allentown administrator Fashions heat runway to benefit Riegelsville firefighters Television News Weekend Anchor / Weekday Reporter The congressman later released a statement, saying that he agrees changes are necessary, but he said that change is going to come in small, reasonable steps. Copyright 2014 WFMZ. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
