For Avila and others like him, the stakes on the DREAM Act are high. Continue »
Democrats attach the key policy objectives to the annual spending legislation. Republicans vow to filibuster, accusing the majority of using the bill to galvanize voters. Continue »
U.S. and Mexican border governors called Monday for reform of U.S. immigration policies... Continue »
With the DREAM Act coming this afternoon, First Focus and partners published this ad in Roll Call and Congressional Quarterly explaining why it would be right for Congress to pass it. Continue »
When Nelly was nine years old, she came to the United States with her parents. Scared and unable to speak the language, she was aware of one thing: that her parents came here to provide her with a better life, and that she would do all that she could... Continue »
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa added his voice Monday to those of a number of elected officials, labor leaders and others supporting the so-called Dream Act, federal legislation that would provide a path to legal status for hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants who arrived in the United States as youngsters. Continue »
Many talented young men and women who consider themselves American in every way are eager to serve the nation they love in the armed forces, and the DREAM Act would provide them with this opportunity. It would also provide the United States a new pool of high school graduates... Continue »
True stories of immigrant youth who are ready to serve and protect our country. Visit the site, spread the word! Continue »
Passing the DREAM Act should be a no-brainer. It's a Mom-and-apple-pie measure that enables high-achieving young immigrants to go to college, join our military and earn citizenship. Continue »
There's a new sheriff dominating Arizona's airwaves. Seemingly overnight, Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu went from a local lawman to a national figure. Continue »