Yesterday, Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) unveiled a long-awaited comprehensive immigration reform proposal that they dubbed a "tough but fair plath to legalization." Not all immigrant rights activists are thrilled with the plan, noting that it does little to address family reunification or reform the quota system that determines how work visas are handed out. But as far as the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) is concerned, the framework of the bill is "a step in the right direction." Now, the bargaining process can begin. More from a statement:

We thank Senators Schumer and Graham and President Obama for committing to address immigration reform -- but we are past the time when nice words are enough, and we expect actual legislation to move quickly in Congress.

That's a message that lawmakers can count on hearing at the "March for America" in D.C. on Sunday.