This week, we reported how Kansas State Representative Virgil Peck suggested shooting immigrants from helicopters as a way to control the border. Continue »
We need a coherent, responsible policy, and we're collecting signatures asking the White House to stop deporting DREAMers. We'll hand-deliver the petition to the White House, so please sign your name to tell our leaders in Washington, DC, that we'll continue to fight for the Dream Act. Continue »
Congress needs to show leadership, speak up for American values, and put an end to this disgusting attack on the constitution. Join us in sending our leaders in Congress a fax, telling them to reject Senators Vitter and Paul's dangerous move to scrap the 14th amendment. Continue »
Last week, as Pedro—an orphan who grew up American and dreams of serving in the Marine Corps —faced imminent deportation from the country he hopes to serve. Well, Pedro's community bolted into action -- and so did you. Last week, over ten thousand faxes were sent on Pedro's behalf, and... Continue »
Pedro Gutierrez, an orphan who grew up in Arizona, was brought here by his grandmother when he was only 7 years old. Though she passed away when Pedro was still a child, Pedro persevered and, with the support of his community, went on to graduate high school. Like so... Continue »
Pedro was desperately counting on the DREAM Act to pass. He's an orphan who grew up in Arizona and has no family or friends in Mexico. His grandmother brought him to the US at the age of 7, but passed away when he was still a child. Continue »
Last night on MSNBC, Congressman Gutierrez said that the House could be voting on the DREAM Act as early as tomorrow – watch his segment and call your Representative now. Continue »
This morning, at the National Immigration Forum, I spent time with 20 of the most impressive young people I've ever met. They are DREAMers from all over the country who are here, in Washington, DC, to look Senators in the eye and ask them to support the DREAM Act. Continue »
Just a quick note to our friends on Capitol Hill – the Florida Independent reports that you'll have a fiery new colleague walking the halls of Congress, asking you to lunch and offering her, um, constructive suggestions about how to win the hearts and minds of America – including... Continue »
On Friday we sent out an alert asking for help to stop Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his "grassroots army" from intimidating Hispanic voters in Arizona. Hours later, the DOJ announced that officials were being sent to monitor elections in 30 jurisdictions—including Sheriff Joe Arpaio's! Thank you for your support.... Continue »