SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands (AP) _ Thousands of foreign workers in the Northern Mariana Islands marched through Saipan's tourist and business district.
They were protesting local laws they say give them no protection amid the demise of the once thriving garment industry.
The workers rallied in support of a bill in the U.S. Congress to federalize the island's immigration system.
They say that would allow those already legally employed to retain nonimmigrant work and study status in other U.S. territories and states.
Commonwealth Governor Benigno Fitial opposes the measure. He says it ignores recent improvements in labor standards and could cripple attempts to revive the islands' depressed economy.
(Copyright 2007 Associated Press.
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