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  September 9 ,2010

George LeMieux meets Dream Act advocates!

After months of intense emailing, countless calls, and several visits of waiting, our appointment was finally granted! Maybe the recently published Florida Trend article featuring Senator George LeMieux of Florida was onto something, but a six month turn around for an appointment make the autor’s credibility a little hard for DREAM Act advocates to digest.

Senator George LeMieux met with student leaders today to discuss his position on the Dream Act, and what his views are on the pending legislation which expected to be voted on before the November elections. The meeting itself consisted of and exchange between the Senator and those present in the room, with questions ranging from what exactly would happen to the in-state tuition clause if the Dream Act were to pass, how undocumented students are affected across the state of Florida, and whether or not the Dream Act would become a reality this year. Interestingly enough, it was his desire to see the bill come to a vote and to seek a resolution to the current immigration system.

In the past, LeMieux has always given brief responses about the Dream Act, and his staff has been very reactive to student comments and actions. However, up to this point no concrete statement of support has been given, but rather a comment of understanding to the current situation of undocumented students. LeMieux explained his sympathy and understanding to the struggle not only of undocumented students, but that of immigrants across the nation. He was very swift to say, that he is not against the Dream Act in any way but, rather, that the possibilities of it coming up to the floor were minimal in his mind.

Advocates pressed the Senator, and expressed their views as to passing the Dream Act as a downpayment to a broader reform. With responses addressing the need for further border securities, advocates pointed out the recent passage of 600$ border budget courtesy Biometric Schumer from New York. “With so much piecemeal enforcement legislation, isn’t it time that the immigrant community has a win?” ask Dustin Daniels, a student at Florida State University who has sponsored resolutions on behalf of DREAM. Dustin presented the Senator with letters of state university presidents, student government resolutions, and over 2,000 petition signatures of Florida residents to Senator LeMieux, many of these documents have been published on our site in the past.

This is not the first time that a similar response has been given to students, often considered by members of S.W.E.R and other statewide organizations as as the political runaround to walk past the issue. However, staffers assured the attendees that they are looking to reach an understanding and common ground to work together rather than against one another.

With support spreading all across the state of Florida (reports tell us University of South Florida has passed a Dream Act resolution), we continue to seek out the support of Senator LeMieux and his understanding of what is best for the Sunshine State. We thank supporters such as America’s Voice, Florida Immigrant Coalition, Trail of Dreams, and RI4A who stood up with immigrant youth today and will continue to do so until the Dream Act is passed!

If you have not done so yet, make sure George LeMieux hears your support for the Dream Act!

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  September 1 ,2010

by Flavia

DREAMActivist Reader

Articles that are relevant to us. And some that really aren’t… There’s a rally TOMORROW in Denver, Colorado for the DREAM Act! Be there! …and Maureen from Durango writes in to the Herald to support the DREAM. So, exactly how deep underground are those Chilean miners? Find out here, with this awesome graphic. In New...

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  August 30 ,2010

Ohio Senate Candidate Endorses DREAM

Ohio Senate candidate, Lee Fisher, supports the DREAM...

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  August 27 ,2010

by Flavia

Isabel Castillo (VA) Wows at Governor McDonnell’s Town Hall

Isabel Castillo tells a room of hundreds of her accomplishments, then stuns the crowd by telling them she’s undocumented. Video, From the Harrisonburg Times. Here’s the...

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  August 21 ,2010

After 3-Months in Jail Undocumented Ivan to be Released on Monday

Word has come down about Ivan, set to be released from jail on...

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  August 18 ,2010

32 Organizations Sponsor Effort to Halt Ivan’s Deportation – Join them

Take action to stop Ivan's deportation, with a few clicks you can make a...

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  August 15 ,2010

Tour de DREAMs in California

-MORE- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Contact: Claudia Anguiano (562) 631-7243 tourdedream@gmail.com STUDENTS TO EMBARK ON A 540 MILE BIKE RIDE FROM UC BERKELEY TO UCLA STUDENTS TO LEGISLATORS: PASS THE DREAM ACT NOW!! STUDENTS TO THE COMMUNITY: SPONSOR US AS WE FUND-RAISE FOR AB 540 SCHOLARSHIPS WHO: Students from various California colleges and universities...

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  August 13 ,2010

Undocumented Students banned from Capitol Hill; charges are dropped, others await the Dream Act.

Students released after facing criminal charges post DC protests. Other students are banned from Capitol Hill, while others face uncertainty as the Dream Act continues to be put off by...

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  August 12 ,2010

by Flavia

Press Conference: Stop Ivan’s Deportation

For Immediate Release Juan Escalante 407-602-8675 (National Contact) media@thedreamiscoming.com Mary Woolley 313-804-0980 (On the Ground Contact) 11:00AM Macomb Community College, In front of the K Building 14500 E. 12 Mile Road • Warren, Michigan Friends, Family, and Community Members Urge Senators to stop the deportation of Ivan Nikolov, 22-year old from Michigan Friends, family, and...

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by Flavia

DREAM 21 go to court in Washington D.C.

PRESS ADVISORY Contact: Juan Escalante (407) 602-8675 media@thedreamiscoming.com Dream Act 21 in Washington D.C. for first court appearance Undocumented students arrested in Capitol Hill are back to appear before court and continue advocating for passage of the DREAM Act as stand alone this year. What: Press conference with youth who were arrested during DREAM Act...

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