DREAM Act in Effect in Washington State: What It Means for New York, Gov. Cuomo 'Not Overly Optimistic' About NY Senate

The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act is in effect across Washington State following a bipartisan vote in February. The law official made Washington the fourth state to approve state financial aid for college students with undocumented immigrant status.

As New York State Assembly Passes DREAM Act, Latinos, Advocates Urge State Senate to Pass Bill

The New York Assembly passed the DREAM Act Monday to expand tuition for undocumented students, and it will soon go to the Senate for a final vote.

As New York State Assembly Passes DREAM Act, Latinos, Advocates Urge State Senate to Pass Bill

The New York Assembly passed the DREAM Act Monday to expand tuition for undocumented students, and it will soon go to the Senate for a final vote.

Undocumented Young Latinos Disenfranchised but Politically Active

A large number of young Latinos remain undocumented and excluded from voting, but are still politically active.

DREAMers 2014: NY Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Wants Dream Act Passed, Minimum Wage Increase Accelerated

New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver wants action now

Immigration Reform Protests Increase Amid Government Inaction

Immigration reform advocates ramped up their protests in the last month with one ending in a dozen arrests Monday outside of the White House. The rise in demonstrations comes amid lack of changes or improvements from both the White House and Congress.

New York City Council Member Carlos Menchaca Dismayed by Dream Act Defeat, But Inspired by Cesar Chavez Biopic

He's the first Mexican-American New York City Council member, and he's the first openly gay politician from Brooklyn -- and like many Latino leaders, Carlos Menchaca (Democrat for the 38th District) is inspired by the mission behind Cesar Chavez, a powerful biopic directed by Diego Luna, which hits theaters on March 28.

Dreamers Protest Governor Cuomo For Lack Of Promised Support of The Dream Act Bill In New York State Senate

Members of the Dream Act, known as the Dreamers, protested against New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo for his lack of promised support for the Dream Act Bill. The members of Occupy Wall Street, now Occupy Albany, arrived to help.

Undocumented, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Jose Antonio Vargas' Powerful Film Resonates with Millions

Imagine being a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and filmmaker whose most notable works came from the Washington Post, you landed the cover of TIME Magazine, you profiled Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg for The New Yorker, and Politico named you one of "50 Politicos to Watch," yet despite of all of this success, there is still an obstacle that isn't in your control -- your legal status. Well this is the reality for journalist and filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas, who is also the founder of "Define American," a non-profit organization that seeks to elevate the conversation about immigration.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Obama Tells ICE to Make Exceptions for Parents of DREAMers

President Obama has instructed immigration agents to use "prosecutorial discretion" when it comes to detaining undocumented parents of minor children.

Dreamers Immigration Reform 2013 News: Head of House Judiciary Committee Refuses to Budge

Head of House Judiciary Committee Bob Goodlatte says he "wouldn't give them a pathway to a green card and ultimately citizenship."

Marco Rubio Tells Republican Holdouts Immigration Bill Is Better Alternative Than Obama Executive Order

Florida Senator Marco Rubio is warning fellow conservatives that the bipartisan immigration reform bill currently being debated in Congress is far better than the alternative: letting President Obama legalize undocumented immigrants by executive order.

Immigration Reform News 2013: Mark Zuckerberg Publicly Supports Reform At DREAMer Event

The immigration reform movement just got a very large, and very high tech, supporter. Mark Zuckerberg, the billionaire founder of Facebook, has publicly stated his desire to help push immigration reform through his advocacy group FWD.us.

Republicans Show New Support for DREAMers, But Not Their Families

In an attempt to appear more receptive to immigration reform, House Republicans are expressing support for young undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children. But the rhetoric about their parents remains as harsh as ever.

Evangelicals Push for Immigration Reform, but McCain is Pessimistic

It’s slow going for immigration reform in the House of Representatives, but there are indications that progress has been made.

Florida Governor Vetoes Driver's Licenses for DREAMers Despite Strong Bipartisan Support

Republican Governor Rick Scott of Florida has vetoed a measure that would have allowed young undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses.
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