Tag: Dream Act

Filipino American Dream Act Student Facing Immediate Deportation

Filipino American Dream Act Student Facing Immediate Deportation

JB, a Filipino Dream Act student came here lawfully with his family from the Philippines when he was fifteen years old. JB is 31 now. In those sixteen years since his arrival in this country one could not differentiate his life compared to anyone else living here. On November 12 JB is set to be deported back to the Philippines.

DREAM Act a Win-Win: Good for Immigrant Women and Good for Economy

DREAM Act a Win-Win: Good for Immigrant Women and Good for Economy

An attorney with Equal Rights Advocates argues that passage of the federal DREAM Act would have a direct impact on immigrant women.

Journalist Vargas to Media: "Immigrant Struggle Is About Us, Not Them"

Journalist Vargas to Media: "Immigrant Struggle Is About Us, Not Them"

Shortly after the publication of his tell-all essay in the New York Times revealing his undocumented status, Filipino-American journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize winner, sat down for a one-on-one interview with New America Media.

Undocumented Journalist Talks About Pulitzer in 2009 Filipino Channel Interview

Undocumented Journalist Talks About Pulitzer in 2009 Filipino Channel Interview

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas has pushed the immigration debate by sharing his personal journey in a New York Times article. In this article and video, Vargas shares his views on America's "identities" and his Bay Area roots in journalism.

Immigrant Rights Supporters Refocus Struggle on Obama

Immigrant Rights Supporters Refocus Struggle on Obama

A 20-city tour organized by the Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) aims to energize and refocus immigrant rights supporters.

 
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