UTPA to host DREAM Act rally
EDINBURG — Students at the University of Texas Pan American invite the public to attend a rally Thursday in support of the DREAM Act, federal legislation that would help give undocumented students a path towards citizenship.
The event begins at noon on the university’s chapel lawn, next to the UTPA Student Union.
“This coalition is not just made up of students,” said J. Alex Garrido, one of the events’ main organizers. “These are business leaders and attorneys. This is a team effort to educate the community.”
The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act targets undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children. Under the bill, those who have lived here for at least five years and graduated from a U.S. high school would be eligible to gain a path for citizenship only after demonstrating “good moral character” and completing two years of U.S. Military service or college.
“We’re clarifying some myths about the DREAM Act,” Garrido said. “For example some people think that it’s amnesty and it’s is not. It’s a pathway to citizenship, and it’s something that you work for, not something that is immediately granted to you. For six years you have to prove to the country that you are a potentially good citizen.”
Garrido is one of 602 undocumented immigrants currently enrolled at UTPA who would benefit, should the hotly disputed bill passes the U.S. Congress.
Students like Garrido cannot work legally or apply for federal financial aid to pay for their education.
“This is not about political ideologies,” he said. “It’s to show and promote the understanding that we all are human beings, and that everybody should have the right and the option to continue their education.”
All 602 students are expected to attend the event and several will share their personal stories.
Participants are encouraged to wear white to show support for the basic human right to education, Garrido said.
The rally will also feature 602 biodegradable balloons to be sent into the air — each representing an undocumented student’s dream, he said.
“They grew up in the American culture and they just want to contribute to the nation,” Garrido said about himself and others in a similar situation. “They are leaders in the community. They advocate for social change — of course limited by their current immigration status — but they have proven themselves to be college material.”
After the balloon release, supporters will march to the campus’ polling site at the Wellness and Recreational Sports Complex, where those who can vote will exercise their right.
“This is to open up the eyes of the community,” Garrido said. “The DREAM Act is necessary and is the right thing to do.”
Source - http://www.themonitor.com/articles/host-43944-rally-utpa.html
20+ million ILLEGAL aliens are in the United States of America.
Right now in the United States of America, ILLEGAL aliens have more rights than you do!
9/26/2010 - HAZELTON, PA - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - IT'S ILLEGAL TO ARREST AN ILLEGAL ALIEN. IT'S ILLEGAL TO ARREST OR PUNISH THOSE WHO HIRE OR RENT TO ILLEGAL ALIENS!!!
"There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag, and this excludes the red flag, which symbolizes all wars against liberty and civilization, just as much as it excludes any foreign flag of a nation to which we are hostile...We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language...and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people." --Theodore Roosevelt
"This nation is in danger of becoming a Third World nightmare with all the corruption, disease, illiteracy, violence and balkanization known all over the world. We need a 10-year moratorium on all immigration to catch our collective breath and we need deportation of over 10 million illegal aliens in a slow and orderly fashion." --Ed Garrison
“The 1987 amnesty was a failure; rather than reducing illegal immigration, it led to an increase,” FAIR stated. “Any new amnesty measure will further weaken respect for our immigration laws. Therefore, all amnesty measures must be defeated.” --Frosty Wooldridge
President barry shits on the United States.
This is a picture of YOUR American president, (president barry soetoro, a.k.a barack obama) refusing to acknowledge the National Anthem of the United States of America. This picture clearly shows barry with his hands crossed across his vaginal area when the United States Anthem was playing.
barry has NO RESPECT for you, me, or America! Not only did he disrespect America, he just shit on the graves of every American Soldier that has died for this country.
6/15/2010 - PRESIDENT BARRY CAN'T EVEN KEEP A U.S. PARK OPEN!!! He gave the park to mexico & the illegal alien mexican drug cartel!!!
7/6/2010 - American President barry soetoro sues AMERICA!!!
9/11/2010 - YOUR president just gave mexico $1 billion dollars for deepwater oil drilling despite his own moratorium on U.S. deepwater drilling!? More proof that barry hates America!
Treason
–noun
1. the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign. 2. A violation of allegiance to one's sovereign or to one's state. 3. the betrayal of a trust or confidence; breach of faith; treachery.
Traitor
–noun
1. a person who betrays another, a cause, or any trust. 2. a person who commits treason by betraying his or her country.
Pslam 109:8
May his days be few; may another take his place of leadership.
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What's in their backpacks? Are any of them sick with a contagious disease?
United States Code, Title 8, Chapter 12, Subchapter II, Part VIII, §1325 - "Improper Entry by Alien," any citizen of any country other than the United States who: 1) Enters or attempts to enter the United States at any time or place other than as designated by immigration officers; or 2) Eludes examination or inspection by immigration officers; or 3) Attempts to enter or obtains entry to the United States by a willfully false or misleading representation or the willful concealment of a material fact; has committed a federal crime.
Violations are punishable by criminal fines and imprisonment for up to six months. Repeat offenses can bring up to two years in prison. Additional civil fines may be imposed at the discretion of immigration judges, but civil fines do not negate the criminal sanctions or nature of the offense.
ILLEGAL
-ADJ
1. FORBIDDEN BY LAW; UNLAWFUL; ILLICIT 2. UNAUTHORIZED OR PROHIBITED BY A CODE OF OFFICIAL OR ACCEPTED RULES
-N
3. A PERSON WHO HAS ENTERED OR ATTEMPTED TO ENTER A COUNTRY ILLEGALLY
Illegal Alien
–noun
1. a foreigner who has entered or resides in a country unlawfully or without the country's authorization. 2. a foreigner who enters the U.S. without an entry or immigrant visa, esp. a person who crosses the border by avoiding inspection or who overstays the period of time allowed as a visitor, tourist, or businessperson.
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