Elgin is targeted in voter sign-up. Illinois

“Building on the momentum of the rallies, immigration advocates this month kicked off a campaign to register new citizens to vote and help immigrants become citizens. The movement is related to a national effort, known as “We Are America,” that aims to empower immigrants, particularly Hispanics, to affect the outcome of upcoming elections.

Kristin Kumpf, suburban policy organizer for the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, said volunteers in the movement already had hit the pavement in Elgin and other area cities, including Hanover Park and Aurora.”

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