For Immediate Release
Samantha Nawrocki 734-585-8411
samnaw@1michigan.org
ARRESTED in Washington D.C: Twenty Student Immigrant Leaders
Peacefully Resist Current Immigration Law, Urge Passage of DREAM Act
Michigan organizer and community leader, Jose Franco, 22, amongst students arrested. He was part of a group of youth participating in a three day action in Washington D.C highlighting the criminalization of undocumented immigrants and the need to pass the DREAM Act.
Join One Michigan for a : Mass Mobilization to D.C
The time to act to pass the DREAM Act is now.
Over the last year we have made great gains fighting for the DREAM Act. We have managed to convince 40 senators and 124 representatives to co-sponsor the DREAM Act, giving us their commitment to move forward with the bill.
All of this is great news. It means that we are close to getting the DREAM this year; it means that all of our work has been paying off.
But we must also not forget years past, we have been here before. In 2007 we had the same opportunity to pass the DREAM Act, however we were not able to convince our legislators that taking a gamble on us would pay off. This year has to be different. This year we have to show our legislators that they have no choice but to pass the DREAM Act.
We know youth are ready to take action. We know you are all ready to fight and take a last stand for what you believe in and so we are asking that you join us in Washington D.C. for three days of escalating action.
When: Monday, July 19th through Wednesday, July 21st
Where: Washington D.C.
What: Mass DREAM Mobilization to show our collective power in demanding the movement of the DREAM Act in congress. Actions include lobbying, graduation ceremony, a DREAM concert, multiple rallies and more.
Who: You and over 3,000 supporters just like you.
Leaving Detroit (Clark Park) at 6:00pm on July 19th
Arriving back in Detroit (Clark Park) at 3:00am on July 22nd
The cost is $15 or $20 with a t-shirt.
Call Sam at 734.585.8411 or email info@1michigan.org with questions or concerns.
Please REGISTER at read more link.
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Samantha Nawrocki 734-585-8411
ONE MICHIGAN HOLDS OBSTACLE COURSE TO REPRESENT THE STRUGGLES OF UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
DETROIT, 6/16/10- One Michigan, a youth-led state wide organization fighting for the passage of the DREAM Act will hold an obstacle course at Clark Park (1130 Clark St). Students from local elementary schools along with community members will attend the obstacle course. The obstacle course will represent the different struggles of undocumented students. This event is in solidarity with the court date of the undocumented students who were arrested following a sit-in at John McCain’s office. They will be facing criminal charges of trespassing. This event is also in coordination with nationwide actions taking place on this date.
Beginning at the obstacle course, children will receive a balloon that represents the dreams of undocumented students. However, due to the lack of action by congress on the DREAM Act the balloons will be popped at the end to signify their dreams being denied. There will be more obstacles that represent the 65,000 undocumented students that graduate high school every year and struggle to attend institutes of higher education and the military. The DREAM Act will grant youth who came to the United States before the age of 16 a path to citizenship contingent on continuous presence in the country, good behavior, and the attainment of at least a two-year university degree or a two-year commitment to the armed forces.
During the obstacle course event, undocumented students will share their stories and why the DREAM Act is so important to them. Also, there will be parents that will read letters of support for the DREAM Act. In these letters parents will call upon Senator Stabenow to co-sponsor the DREAM Act.
During the past few weeks, students went on a hunger strike, collected supporter cards, wrote letters, and organized call-in days. However, Senator Stabenow has not co-sponsored the DREAM Act. Students hope that with this action Senator Stabenow will stop ignoring them. Students want Senator Stabenow, who represents them and their communities, to stop playing politics with their lives, stand up, and co-sponsor the DREAM Act now!
