Associated Press - October 13, 2009 7:34 AM ET
CHICAGO (AP) - Congressman Luis Gutierrez plans to outline details of an immigration reform bill he's drafting.
The Chicago Democrat says he's been overwhelmed by advocates and organizations urging him to introduce comprehensive immigration legislation. He says there's support for "compassionate legislation" and there are votes to pass it.
Many activists are disappointed that movement on immigration reform hasn't happened earlier.
Busloads of advocates from around the country, including Chicago, are heading to Washington, D.C., for a Tuesday rally. That's where Gutierrez has promised to talk more about his reform bill.
Gutierrez says the bill should address keeping families together, protecting workers and setting more guidelines on ways to become a citizen.
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