Senate Votes Down White House-Backed Immigration Bill

On Thursday, the Senate's immigration bill collapsed after supporters failed to get enough votes to end debate.The bill proposed sweeping changes to the nation's immigration laws including allowing possible legalization for some of the nation's 12 million undocumented residents, increased militarization of the U.S.-Mexican border and a temporary worker program. Opposition of the bill came from both conservative Republicans and immigrant rights advocates.

Catherine Tactaquin joins us in Atlanta where she is attending the U.S. Social Forum.

Catherine Tactaquin . Director of the National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.