In the past two months leading up to August 15th, when the application is expected to be released for undocumented youth to apply, we have seen organizations come out in support of this memorandum. The Immigrant Youth Justice League also acknowledges the concerns that other organizations and individuals have expressed in regards to the deferred [...]
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The Illinois Dream Act was signed into law on Monday August 1st, 2011 by Governor Pat Quinn. As part of the ceremony of this historic event, Arianna Salgado spoke about her own experience as an undocumented student and as part of the team of organizers that made the IL Dream Act a reality. Below is [...]
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On Wednesday IYJL posted the following quote from the National Public Radio (NPR) article A new generation of Dreamers Goes Public: ”I think we got special treatment. Trying to deport us probably would have caused too much of an uproar,” says David Ramírez of Chicago, who was among those arrested in Atlanta. “It was calling the government’s bluff, [...]
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Update 5/30: The Illinois Dream Act passed with 60 votes in favor. To be signed by the governor into law within the next few weeks. Look out for a new blog soon! Update 5/28: We are still working on getting some votes from key legislators for the bill. The IL Dream Act could be called up [...]
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[UPDATE: David and Andrea were arrested earlier today. More information here] Today seven undocumented students will be declaring their undocumented status publicly in the first action of it’s kind in Atlanta, Georgia. Two IYJL organizers, David and Andrea, will be participating in support of the fight against anti-immigrant legislation, including a decision by the Georgia Board [...]
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During coming out week we are highlighting the stories that we told at our National Coming Out of the Shadows Rally: Undocumented, Unafraid, Unapologetic. Lulu is a student and an IYJL organizer. She was one of the 21 undocumented youth who participated in a civil disobedience in Washington D.C. to push for the DREAM Act [...]
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Dear DREAMers, Family, Friends, I have a confession to make. After the initial disappointment that came with the vote in December, I awoke from my stupor to realize that the act we were fighting for was an insult. I will confess dear friends that, lately, I have been relieved and happy. Upon rereading that thing [...]
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"La organización Chicago Community and Workers Rights esta invitando a una reunión informativa en nuestra organización a cerca de “la reforma..
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New York coming out!
Houston - " Jovenes indocumentados en Texas salen de las sombras y declaran su estatus migratorio publicamente! Un abrazote a Alicia Torres quien..
