Organization asks lawmakers to consider immigrant rights when voting

This was part of their annual MIRA Civic Engagement Day, in which members of the alliance talked to lawmakers face to face about certain bills and immigrant rights.

Nataly Camacho has lived in the United States most of her life. She says she still grew up with multiple hardships because of her immigrant status.

"I was not allowed any help from the government when paying for college," she said. "Although I'm grateful for DACA... there is always room for improvement."

Members of the alliance spoke at length about the importance of preserving their place in the community. Most present at the event were Spanish-speaking immigrants and their families. Delana Tavakol works with the ACLU and is the daughter of immigrants. She says immigrants are everywhere in the state except in places of political power.

"Laws and policies in Mississippi are being passed by people without the experience and knowledge that only immigrants and their families hold." she said.

Representatives with MIRA say they'll be talking to lawmakers about bills covering voting rights and workers' rights.