Dream Fast VigilWhat is the Fast Vigil?As congress members return to Washington D.C. in early September to close out the session, students and supporters will be fasting to stress urgency and accountability around the student legalization legislations. What is the DREAM Act and the Student Adjustment Act?The DREAM Act and the Student Adjustment are bi-partisan legislations currently pending in Congress which would give undocumented immigrant students a chance to pursue higher education and obtain legal status. Visit http://www.communitychange.org/unitedwedream/dreamact.asp for more information. Who is organizing this action?This action is organized by the Los Angeles DREAM Team, a coalition of immigrant rights organizations, student groups, faith based groups, labor unions, and policy groups. This action is nationally coordinated by the United We DREAM Campaign and the New American Opportunity Campaign. What can I do to help?Call Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) at 1-800-369-0315 and President Bush at 202-456-1111 and urge them to support the DREAM Act! Also call the coordinators for more information on how to endorse the campaign and participate in the DREAM Vigil Fast. When & Where?September 13th-25th, Los Angeles at Jefferson & Hoover
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