from Marissa Graciosa, Reform Immigration FOR America
One year ago today, we received the bitter news that the U.S. Senate would not take the DREAM Act to a vote. Callous Senators sought to punish immigrant youth, and overwhelmed those Senators who stood with us in our fight for the vote.
You made over 80,000 calls, sent thousands of faxes, and brought countless new individuals into the struggle by convincing them of a simple truth, the truth that lit the fire within us all: the hard work of young people deserves the recognition and reward of our entire country, no matter their status.
Without the federal legislation, what has become of the DREAM? Immigrant youth continue to lead and continue to fight -- winning major victories this year in Illinois, Maryland and California. But as long as our leaders continue to support a broken system, these breakthroughs will remain fragile.
One year ago, I wrote asking you to remember where our legislators stood on this vote. We have a lot of work ahead in 2012, and we won’t be forgetting who stood with us and against us one year ago today. I know you won’t either.
Thanks for all that you do,
Marissa Graciosa
Reform Immigration FOR America
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