New DREAM Act & undocumented students in U.S.

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/...dents_in_.html

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            While the DREAM Act has broad bipartisan support, it's too early to know whether it will become law this year. Some immigrant rights advocates oppose passing the DREAM Act as a stand-alone law. They are hoping for reform that would help all undocumented immigrants - something President Obama has promised.<br />

Still, if broad reform becomes impossible, the DREAM Act may become a viable first step in legalizing the U.S. undocumented population. One piece of good news is that DREAM Act's chief proponent in the Senate is President Obama's old friend, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.). Other supporters include Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) and Representatives Howard Berman (D-Calif.) and Lincoln Díaz-Balart (R-Fla.)

The DREAM Act has strong backing from unions, religious leaders and, of course, the country's growing (and voting) immigrant community. But the most important support group could be college and university presidents. After all, every member of Congress is an alumni of some college.

Want the DREAM Act passed? Go lobby your local college or university president. Tell him or her to make passing the DREAM Act a priority