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Dobbs protesters, photo by TMJ4 photojournalist Butch Jorgenson

Local Activist on CNN after Immigration Rally

Jenn Rourke & JS Online

MILWAUKEE - In a demonstration outside the federal courthouse in Milwaukee Tuesday. dozens put on masks of CNN host Lou Dobbs.

The protest posed the question, “Do you have to be Lou Dobbs to have a voice in the immigration debate?” They're upset with his tough stance on immigration laws.

The rally was organized by grassroots immigration group Voces de la Frontera. The goal was to spark a more inclusive debate, according to the group.

The rally apparently worked. Dobbs invited one of the organizers on his show. Christine Neumann-Ortiz, the founder and director of Voces, appeared Tuesday on CNN's "Lou Dobbs Tonight" to discuss the hot topic of immigration.

Dobbs has made a name for himself with his vehement and outspoken opposition to illegal immigration. His 5 p.m. show on CNN generally focuses on some aspect of the immigration debate in its "Broken Borders" segment.

Neumann-Ortiz directs Voces, a workers center that also works on issues of immigration. During the last year she organized three of the largest marches ever held in the streets of downtown Milwaukee to push for immigration reform.

She has also been on a "reality tour" with others throughout the state to discuss the issues related to immigration. The rally was part of a 10-city tour around Wisconsin.

Slideshow by TODAY'S TMJ4 photojournalist Butch Jorgenson.
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