Arizona DREAM Act Coalition (ADAC) Calls Out Mitt Romney

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1-12-12

Arizona DREAM Act Coalition (ADAC) Calls Out Mitt Romney
Accountability Campaign to Begin in Florida by Latino Voters and Dreamers

Phoenix, Arizona - The Arizona Dream Act Coalition (ADAC) announces an accountability campaign during the GOP Presidential Party. The ADAC is the oldest and largest immigrant youth-led organization in the State of Arizona. "For years laws have passed in this state that has taken away our merit-based scholarships, taken away our freedoms, taken away our friends and families. In 2011 we learned that civic engagement is the next step in our movement. We will have a voice in the most important election of 2012," says Dulce Matuz, current President of the Arizona Dream Act Coalition.

The race for the GOP Presidential Nomination has included various statements from front-runners in regards to immigration. The ADAC commended Governor Rick Perry for defending his support of the Texas Dream Act, which most Texas voters also support. Newt Gingrich's willingness to have a conversation about immigration reform is also noteworthy. "There have been some good statements by candidates but it's sad to see some of them backtrack on their positions. But even Perry and Gingrich seem to have a better approach to immigration than Governor Mitt Romney," states Carmen Cornejo, long-time advocate.

Governor Romney, the leading Republican Presidential candidate, stated he would veto the Dream Act, calling it a "hand-out" and "more benefits for free." "His comments are misguided, crafted to appeal to the most extremist wing of his party", said Matuz, "he cannot win the Latino vote and Presidency by attacking students that are integrated, educated and represent fundamental values of the American Dream".

"Dreamers need to hold politicians accountable, whether they are democrat or republican," says Daniel Rodriguez, co-founder of the ADAC and an organizer of the Romney Accountability Campaign. "We will hold Romney accountable and also remind President Obama that while we appreciate his leadership on the Dream Act, he needs to step up his efforts to protect immigrant youth at a time of record-breaking deportations." The ADAC intends to organize accountability events in every state during the GOP Primary Race beginning in late January in Florida.

Media Contacts:
Dulce Matuz
Dulce@Dmatuz.com
(602)688-6804

Daniel Rodriguez
xdanielrodriguezx@gmail.com
(623) 206-42432

Carmen Cornejo
carmen@criticalmassc.com
(480)324-6378