We dedicate this post to the many DREAMers who are graduating from high school and college this spring. To those students: keep hope alive, and continue to inspire us all with your hard work and dedication to your dreams.
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From the very beginning of our nation, immigrants have consistently made significant and positive contributions to our society and our economy. From service in our armed forces and local businesses to major advances in space exploration and technology, examples of the positive impact of immigrants are legion.
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May 19, 2011
"Officially a Doctor of Law! This J.D. degree is for the DREAM movement. Victory will be ours!" César Vargas wrote on his Facebook wall this past weekend after receiving his law degree. Graduation ceremonies are held all throughout the country and among these students, who through immense effort are...
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A majority of Americans correctly view the Dream Act and its pathway to citizenship as economically and morally fair. The law allows a route to citizenship for children brought to the U.S. illegally as long as they pursue a college education or military service.
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Presidents and chancellors from 12 universities expressed their support on Wednesday for the Illinois version of the long-stalled federal DREAM Act to use private funds to help undocumented students pursue their studies as the first step toward nationwide immigration reform.
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Last week, DREAMers and members of Florida's interfaith community came together to thank Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) for sponsoring the reintroduction of the DREAM Act.
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May 17, 2011
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin on Sunday asked Minority Whip Jon Kyl to sit down and talk about comprehensive immigration reform. The duo, appearing on "Fox News Sunday," didn't agree on much when discussing immigration -- Kyl said border security is the first priority and Durbin pressed for passage...
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Approximately 38,000 Americans in uniform are not American citizens—and at least ten soldiers who have died in Iraq did not have U.S. papers. A new MSNBC "Lean Forward" ad invokes Lance Cpl. Jose Gutierrez's story, and mentions that Gutierrez was granted American citizenship posthumously, which "was too late."
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Criticism has arisen from DREAM activists and progressive bloggers over the politicization of the DREAM Act by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC).
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A proposal to provide college scholarships to the children of immigrants, even illegal immigrants, is forcing Illinois lawmakers to consider whether it's appropriate to lend a helping hand to people who are in the country improperly.
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