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DAPA Anniversary. One year later and the fight continues…

Posted on November 20, 2015

Today marks the one year anniversary of the DAPA program, currently being held up in court and awaiting the attention of the Supreme Court.

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Hillary’s identity crisis: undocu-ally or “illegal”-foe?

Posted on November 10, 2015

While we understand that this statement was part of a longer one on immigration and do not want to take the former Secretary out of context.

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Dreamer and undocumented lawyer Cesar Vargas joins Sanders campaign.

Posted on October 22, 2015

New York, NY – Cesar Vargas, Co-Founder of Dream Action Coalition, has accepted a position on Bernie Sanders’ campaign. To clarify it’s position, the Dream Action Coalition has issued the following statement: “For Dreamers and our community, Sanders is a strong choice: he is great on immigration in general, stood with us on the border

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AFTER RECORD DEPORTATIONS FROM OBAMA, EXPECTATIONS ARE HIGH ON DEMOCRAT’S DEBATE

Posted on October 13, 2015

The Democrat presidential candidates are set to be on stage for the first debate of the 2016 election cycle, and immigration will be a major issue.

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If Speaker does not push immigration reform, it will not bode well for his legacy

Posted on September 25, 2015

News broke that Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) will resign from his the Speakership and his congressional seat.

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Republicans should translate their applause into legislative action on immigration

Posted on September 24, 2015

Pope Francis address a joint session of Congress to delivered a message of compassion and urging the world to respond with humanity, not hostility, to refugees streaming across borders.

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DREAM ACTION COALITION ENDORSE SANDERS’ BILL TO END PRIVATE DETENTION CENTERS

Posted on September 17, 2015

Today, the Dream Action Coalition joins several other immigrant rights, civil rights and Latino organization in endorsing the “Justice Not For Sale” bill.

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Trump Extreme Immigration Position Translating Into Violence Against Latinos

Posted on August 20, 2015

Yesterday, the Boston Globe reported two brothers from South Boston ambushed a 58-year-old man as he slept outside a Dorchester MBTA stop, targeting him because he is Hispanic.

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Deporting Refugee Children Is Not The Answer

Posted on August 19, 2015

PHOENIX, AZ – Just yesterday Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Clinton reiterated her previous position to process refugee children escaping violence in Central America. Ms. Clinton responded at last year’s refugee crisis that the children needed “to be sent back.” Erika Andiola & Cesar Vargas, co-directors of the Dream Action Coalition, issued the following statement: “It

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Perry Out. Who will have guts to take on Trump?

Posted on August 6, 2015

CLEVELAND, OH – The awaited first GOP presidential debate is finally here and Donald Trump is ahead by a comfortable margin. The Dream Action Coalition issued the following statement: “Undoubtedly, Trump will continue attacks on Latinos and immigrants to stay on top of polling. Rick Perry was one of the few to call out Trump,

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PRESS HITS


Illegal Immigrant MSNBC Guest Jabs Jeb For Opposing Sanctuary Cities

August 8, 2015 | News Busters


DREAM Law License Applicant Cesar Vargas Is Still Waiting: an LBN Update

July 27, 2015 | Legal Broadcast Network


Dreamer quiere ser presidente de EU

July 24, 2015 | Diario de México


CESAR VARGAS, ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT WITH LAW LICENSE, SAYS HE’LL RUN FOR PRESIDENT

July 23, 2015 | Breitbart


Immigration Activist Cesar Vargas Announces Presidential Run, Calls for Changing Requirements

July 22, 2015 | Latin Post


New York Law License for DREAM Candidate Delayed by Probation in Iowa

July 16, 2015 | Legal Broadcast Network


Iowa Judge Refuses to End DREAMer Cesar Vargas’ Probation Early

July 9, 2015 | Latin Post


Judge Denies Probation Release to NY Bar Hopeful

July 9, 2015 | New York Law Journal


Judge refuses to let immigrant activist Vargas off probation

July 8, 2015 | The Des Moines Register


Law License Delayed for Immigrant Illegally Living in US

July 8, 2015 | The New York Times


Law license delayed for immigrant illegally living in US

July 8, 2015 | Times Union


Basu: No hecklers allowed

July 1, 2015 | The Des Moines Register


DREAM Action Coalition Starts Petition Asking for End of Cesar Vargas’s Probation

July 1, 2015 | Latin Post


Immigration Activist Cesar Vargas Continues Fight Over Law License

June 25, 2015 | Latin Post


Iowa probation snags S.I. immigrant’s historic lawyer bid

June 22, 2015 | SILive.com


AN UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANT’S PROBATION STALLS QUEST FOR NY LAW LICENSE

June 22, 2015 | Village Voice


Immigration Reform News: NY DREAMer Cesar Vargas Denied Law License Due to One-Year Probation for Misdemeanor in Iowa

June 19, 2015 | Latin Post


Illegal immigrant ‘Dreamer’ sees law license suspended

June 18, 2015 | The Washington Times


DACA eliminates ‘shadow of being deported’

June 16, 2015 | MSNBC


Deferred Action has changed the lives of 750,000 “Dreamers”

June 15, 2015 | Fox News Latino