On March 26, 2009, the DREAM (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors) Act was introduced by Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL), Richard Lugar (R-IN), Russell Feingold (D-WI), Edward Kennedy (D-MA), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Joe Lieberman (I- CT), Mel Martinez (R-FL), and Harry Reid (D-NV) in the Senate as S. 729 and Representatives Howard Berman (D-CA), Joseph Cao (R-LA), John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Devin Nunes (R-CA), Jared Polis (D-CO), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) in the House of Representatives as H.R. 1751.
This bipartisan legislation would provide undocumented students a chance to pursue higher education and obtain legal status.
Youth groups affiliated with NAKASEC have organized a series of actions, including postcard collection, legislative visits, and community workshops. To get more information about how you can get involved, please contact HyunJoo Lee at hlee@nakasec.org, 323.937.3703, ext. 202.
DREAM Act fact sheet – English
DREAM Act fact sheet – Korean
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