A total of 125 events across country are taking place today as part of the Reform Immigration FOR America campaign, which is inspired by the commitment of young leaders to support passage of the DREAM Act and comprehensive immigration reform. The events are being organized by the United We DREAM Coalition.
“We had about 185 youth leaders gather in Florida this month and about 185 more will gather in Colorado this weekend to go through a ‘boot camp’ that helps prepare them to fight for immigration reform for their families and communities,” said Campaign Manager Rich Stolz. “These young leaders should remind all Members of Congress that the way forward for our country is to make sure that we tap into and embrace the talents and contributions of all members of society, whether they or their parents or siblings have papers or not.”
“Today's national day of action show the energy and enthusiasm of students organizing so they and their families can achieve the American dream. The DREAM Act is a critical component of comprehensive immigration reform and we anticipate that it will be part of the broad package of reforms that begins moving in Congress later this year,” said Ali Noorani, Executive Director of the National Immigration Forum, a non-partisan, non-profit pro-immigrant advocacy organization in Washington.
“The plight of thousands of students who are culturally American, caught in the limbo of our laws, and who cannot fully integrate into our society remind us of what is at stake in the DREAM Act. Each year that passes by with Congress failing to act on immigration, America looses a vital asset: an educated class of promising immigrant students who have demonstrated a commitment to hard work and a strong desire to be contributing members of our society. (…) The bipartisan support enjoyed by the DREAM Act helps set the stage and builds momentum in Congress to address comprehensive immigration reform.”
The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act is bipartisan legislation that would legalize the immigration status of certain young immigrants who stay in school or provide service to the United States. It is a stand-alone bill, but it has been included as a component of comprehensive immigration reform in previous Congresses and it is expected to be part of a comprehensive immigration reform package when it moves forward in the Congress later this year.
For more info: Please visit the United We DREAM Coalition website.
For a list of events happening today around the country visit: www.dreamactivist.org
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