Aug 18, 2009
Eight years ago, Herta Llusho came with her family to the US from Albania-- when she was just eleven years old. Herta's family came for the reason most immigrants do: in pursuit of the American dream. Today that dream has become a nightmare. Herta is due to present herself...
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After a strong coordinated effort this week, led by Dream Activist.org and SEIU, to allow Walter Lara to stay in this country, we've scored an important victory. Walter was granted a one-year stay of deportation today. The 23-year-old honor student will now get to spend this Fourth of...
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"There is no greater case in recent memory that so accurately demonstrates the absurdity and injustice of our broken immigration system than the case of Walter Lara, a youth who's family traveled to the United States when he was just three years old. Walter earned a 4.7 GPA in...
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Jun 23, 2009
I just came back from attending a graduation ceremony organized by United We Dream, a coalition of student advocacy groups from all over the U.S advocating for the DREAM Act. What's the DREAM Act you say? Each year about 65,000 U.S.-raised students, who would qualify for a status-adjustment under...
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"Secretary Napolitano's support for the DREAM Act is the latest in a series of signs pointing toward action on comprehensive immigration reform this year," said Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America's Voice. "Clearly, the new Administration understands the need for tough, smart, and effective immigration enforcement as well...
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