A recent report from the Southern Poverty Law Center stated that there were 803 hate groups in the USA last year. This is up from 762 in 2004 and is a 33 percent increase since 2000. The centers report stated the national debate that has focused on immigration has been "the single most important factor" in spurring activity among hate groups and has given them "an issue with real resonance." Hundreds of thousands of people marched peacefully throughout the Nation to give a voice for immigrants in this country. Half a million in Los Angeles. 30.000 people in Chicago. 40.000 in Washington. DC. and 20.000 in Milwaukee and Phoenix marched to defend the hopes and dreams of immigrant families. Nearly 40.000 students across Southern California. including students at several schools in my district. marched for the rights of immigrants. Those who marched did so peacefully. I encourage everyone to remember the great history of change driven by nonviolent action. which is such a vibrant part of our Nations fabric.
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