IMPORTANT UPDATE ~ Vigil Tonight (Wednesday) has been moved to Velazquez’ Lower East Side office:
173 Avenue B, New York, NY
On August 9th, immigrant students, supporters and community members will start 4 days of intense action to demand Rep. Nydia Velazquez and Sen. Chuck Schumer to lead efforts for the immediate passage of the DREAM Act.
After several legislative visits and requests, Rep. Velazquez remains the only NYC representative who has not co-sponsored the DREAM Act, a bill that will grant immigrant youth a path to citizenship contingent on continuous presence in the country, good behavior, and the attainment of at least a two-year university degree or a two-year commitment in the military.
In the past few days, Sen. Schumer introduced and successfully passed with GOP support a border enforcement-only bill. However, there has been no action or effort from the Democratic leadership to pass a legalization benefit for our immigrant communities. The DREAM Act is a bill that has bipartisan support and has the potential to be passed as a stand-alone measure, yet Sen. Schumer has not taken any action.
During these actions, students, parents, teachers and other community members will join to demand Rep. Velazquez and Sen. Schumer to support education for immigrant youth and immediate action for the passage of the DREAM Act. The 4-day program is as follows:
Monday, August 9th
CALL IN DAY
Call Nydia Velazquez and say “Hi my name is —-. My parents came to this country to provide a better future for me. The Dream Act is the only path i have to realize my family’s dreams. So I am calling to ask Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez to take leadership and pass the Dream Act as a stand alone measure now!”
DC office: (202) 225-2361
Brooklyn Office: (718) 599-3658
Lower East Side Office: (212) 673-3997
Tuesday, August 10th
COMMUNITY GATHERING for the DREAM Act
@ Tompkins Park at 5pm
Near the corner of Avenue B and East 8th Street.
Come, meet community leaders and members to find out what is the Dream Act and what it means for undocumented students who want to continue their education and fulfill their dreams.
There will be live music and appetizers.
Wednesday, August 11th
Velazquez Stop killing our DREAMs! March
FROM 173 Avenue B New York, NY 10009
TO 266 Broadway, Suite 201, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Meeting at 2:30pm on avenue B
Vigil from 4pm (estimated time of arrival)
contact martin@nysylc.org for more information
All day Vigil for the Dream Act
Starting at 4pm on 266 Broadway, Suite 201, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Come and let Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez to stop killing the Dreams of immigrant students who want to give their full potential to realize their parents and families dreams.
contact martin@nysylc.org for more information
Thursday, August 12th
March to Schumer’s office for the Dream Act
Starting at 10am
FROM: 266 Broadway, Suite 201, Brooklyn, NY 11211
TO: Senator Shumer office located on
757 Third Avenue from when we get there till 5pm.
Enough is Enough, We want our representatives to stop killing our dreams. We want Schumer to invest on education and not on criminalizing immigrants.
contact martin@nysylc.org for more information
