LBR&WS M123 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Hispanic And Latino Americans, Dream Act, Lindsey Graham
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Activism in the immigration rights movement - current context. Putting cases aside because they are not a priority. Since dt came into presidency, judges have been hesitant to use this discretion. Cooperation between local law enforcement and immigrant agents. Senate bill introduced by sen lindsay graham and sen. richard. House of reps. bill introduced by rep. lucille roybal-allard and. Eligible for naturalization (after a total of 13 years) Hasn"t moved since introduction; hasn"t been put up for a vote. Reviewed by immigrant rights groups to try and make improvements from past dream acts. Budget expired on december 8th, then on 22nd, then on january. Budget is a must pass legislation that could have included. We asked for congress to work together to pass a spending. We asked for congress to work together to pass a spending package that addressed the most urgent needs of the nation, which included the dream act. On january 19th, a continuing resolution did not pass.