DREAM Act fundraiser at El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant (Lexington)

WHAT IS THE DREAM ACT?

The DREAM Act is a piece of practical but fair bipartisan legislation that would help undocumented immigrant youth legalize their status by completing a set of strict criteria. DREAM stands for the Development, Relief and Education of Alien Minors and would apply to immigrant children, regardless of their country of origin, who entered the United States before their 16th birthday, who have lived here 5 consecutive years, who graduate from high school or get their GED, and who have good moral character (no felony charges). Students who fit these criteria would be given a temporary resident status and could move toward permanent residency if and only if they complete two years of college or military service. Students who qualify with the initial criteria would be able to get in-state tuition, get a driver’s license and work legally within the United States. They would also qualify for federal financial aid in the form of loans and work study

The DREAM Act is making great progress! We have 54 of the 60 votes we need in the Senate but we have to keep the pressure up and to do that we need funds! Please come out to El Mariachi Monday May 17th. They will donate a 18% of sales derived from DREAM Act supporters to the DREAM Act campaign. Bring your friends and family, eat, enjoy, write DREAM Act on your check.