Topic “DREAM Act”

Tereza Lee, An Original DREAMer

One of the earliest inspirations behind the DREAM Act shares her story.

By: Jenny Lee | Posted: Wed, Sep 19th- 9:30am | Under: Chicago, DREAM Act, DREAMers movement, Education, Illinois, Tereza Lee, Activism, Community, Diaspora, Immigration, Profiles, Social Justice

Politics: Some Undocumented Immigrants Hesitate on Deferred Action Out of Fear

Despite this historic milestone in immigration policy, many undocumented immigrants and their lawyers have now expressed skepticism at whether they should even apply for the government’s protection from deportation.

By: Erin Pangilinan | Posted: Thu, Aug 16th- 8:58pm | Under: deferred action, DREAM Act, immigration, Politics

Californication: Hyphen Looks at Gov. Brown's Action on Legislation

California Gov. Jerry Brown has been a busy man as of late, "clearing his desk" of legislative proposals state lawmakers have passed to him over the last several months. Hyphen updates you on some of the proposals Brown acted on recently. ...

By: Kevin Lee | Posted: Sun, Oct 16th- 11:50pm | Under: Blogger Column, california, DREAM Act, Governor Jerry Brown, legislation, shark fin, University of California, News & Politics, Politics

Illinois a Sign of Hope for National Dreamers

In light of the failed passage of the Dream Act in Congress, Illinois passed a state version of the act on Aug 1, allowing low-income immigrant students to receive financial aid for college. Called the Dream Fund, the state is relying on private...

By: New America Media | Posted: Thu, Aug 4th- 10:34am | Under: DREAM Act, Dream Fund, illegal, Illinois, immigrants, New America Media, undocumented, Immigration

Ten-Year Anniversary of DREAM Act Sparks New Petition

The ten-year anniversary of the DREAM Act sparks a new petition to halt the deportation of undocumented students.

By: Sylvie Kim | Posted: Mon, Aug 8th- 10:52pm | Under: DREAM Act, immigration, petition, undocumented students, Immigration

Freedom From Fear Awards: UCLA Student Sheds Light on Shadow Population

New America Media and the Freedom From Fear Awards recognizes undocumented UCLA student David Cho.

By: New America Media | Posted: Mon, Aug 8th- 10:56pm | Under: david cho, DREAM Act, freedom from fear awards, Activism, Immigration, University/Academics

Journalist Vargas to Media: "Immigrant Struggle Is About Us, Not Them"

Shortly after the publication of his tell-all essay in the New York Times revealing his undocumented...

By: New America Media | Posted: Fri, Jul 1st- 11:19am | Under: DREAM Act, immigration, jose antonio vargas, Activism, Immigration, News & Politics

Progress and Regress: A DREAMer Victory in Maryland While Utah and Georgia Copy SB 1070

Governor Martin O’ Malley of Maryland is set to sign a new law which recognizes undocumented students as state residents and qualifies them for in-state...

By: Sylvie Kim | Posted: Mon, Apr 25th- 12:50pm | Under: anti-immigration bills, DREAM Act, maryland dream act, sb 1070, Immigration

Stop the Deportation of DREAMer Manolo and His Family

Venezuelan-born, US college grad Manolo Lem faces deportation along with his parents -- restaurant owners in Shelbyville, TN -- who are originally from China. Manolo has been in the United States since the age of 2 and his brother Vincent is...

By: Sylvie Kim | Posted: Wed, Mar 30th- 11:50pm | Under: DREAM Act, manolo lem, Immigration, News & Politics

DREAM Act Fails in Senate

The DREAM Act, a bill that would have allowed some...

By: Momo Chang | Posted: Sun, Dec 19th- 1:10pm | Under: DREAM Act, immigration, Senate, undocumented students, Activism, Immigration, Politics

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