It was a night of celebration for supporters of immigration reform in USA.<br /><br />Activists, Democrats and families of undocumented migrants all gathered outside the White House to listen to what is being dubbed as Obama’s nation of immigrants address.<br /><br />Recalling his 2008 victory, they chanted, “Yes We can”.<br /><br />“Well, you know, we’re very passionate about the subject and this is a historical moment. I think the President’s doing a great job with regards to taking these measures,” said Joseph Izaguirre, Social Worker, from the Catholic University of America.<br /><br />“I think Obama was very clear. This is temporary relief for so many families that have had a lot to fear for many years. And now they’ve been given a little bit of relief, a little bit of piece of mind. And there’s lots of tears being shed here and around America tonight,” said Democrat Texas State Representative Ramon Romero Jr.<br /><br />Republicans are already pledging to thwart Obama’s action. The President challenged them to pass a bill through Congress to counter it.<br /><br />Many immigration activists welcomed the news as a step in the right direction, but warned that the promise of a three year work visa wouldn’t be enough to make everyone move out of the shadows.
