Dream Act Community Hearing - Event in LA this Saturday!
The UCLA Labor Center, MALDEF, and IDEAS at UCLA present:
Campus Community Hearing: The DREAM Act The DREAM Act, a bill that would create a path to legalization for nearly 2.5 million young immigrants who have grown up in the United States, is expected to be reintroduced later this month. Its passage would be a much needed first step towards better immigration policies in our nation. Community leaders will be present to hear student testimonies and provide their strategies for action and mobilization on this important civil rights issue. Potential DREAM Act beneficiaries will talk about their backgrounds and aspirations, and about their families’ dire need for "Just and Humane Immigration Reform" Come hear and learn how you can also be one of thousands committing to take action for immigrant rights! All are welcome; invite your friends, roommates, family, professors etc. Speakers include: Congressman Howard Berman, California’s 28th Congressional District Assemblymember Mike Eng, California's 49th Assembly district Kent Wong, Director of the UCLA Labor Center Marielena Hincapie, Executive Director of the National Immigration Law Center Nancy Ramirez, Western Regional Director, MALDEF UCLA Campus, Moore Hall 100, Saturday March 7th, 10AM Endorsed by: Adelante California! Alliance for Dreams Asian Pacific Coalition Bruin Democrats Christian Students of Conscience Critical Asian Pacific Islander Students for Action Conciencia Libre IDEAS at UCLA Samahang Pilipino Student Activist Project USAC's External Vice President's Office -- Matias Ramos UCLA Downtown Labor Center | Project Coordinator The Underground Undergrads Project http://www.undergroundundergrads.com |
Re: Dream Act Community Hearing - Event in LA this Saturday!
This is good! Keeps us posted on the suggestions discussed for moving Dream forward!
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Definitely keep us updated. Too bad I can't go. Someone care to pick me up from Philly? lol.
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Re: Dream Act Community Hearing - Event in LA this Saturday!
Can't make it I'm up north but let me know if you need help!
Good luck! |
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10-12! Will/can this be filmed? I would go but I'm mentoring at that time.
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I think there might be some filming. Will let you know later.
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I wish I could go but I live in a different state!! If you live around the area, go! We need to show our support as much as we can.
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What happened at the event? Sorry I couldn't make it!
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Here's a writeup from the event: http://dailybruin.com/news/2009/mar/...lly-dream-act/
I'll give you more news about videos/pictures as they come up |
Re: Dream Act Community Hearing - Event in LA this Saturday!
Thanks for that!
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