The DREAM Act (S.1545) in the Senate and the Student Adjustment Act (H.R.1648) in the House are bipartisan bills that would remove barriers to education and provide a path toward legal residency for U.S.-raised immigrant students who lack legal immigration status. These bills provide a lifeline to immigrant students who without fault find themselves in limbo, with no hope of realizing their dreams of higher education and work.

We need to let our elected officials know that these bills must become a reality this year.

MESSAGE

Fixed target: Call President Bush at (202) 456-1111 and deliver the following message:

“I’m calling to ask President Bush to support the DREAM Act! If President Bush is serious about reforming the broken immigration system, he could start this year by supporting the DREAM Act. Immigrant students can’t afford to wait any longer— Sign the DREAM Act this year!”

Fixed target: Call Senate Majority Leader Frist (R-TN) at (800) 369-0315 and deliver the following message:

"I'm calling to urge Senator Frist to support the DREAM Act, S. 1545. As a person who cares about the future of our country, I want Senator Frist to bring the DREAM Act to the Senate floor for a vote. The DREAM Act must pass to allow immigrant students, who without fault, find themselves trapped in the web of our broken immigration system and without a chance to realize their dreams for an education. Please tell Senator Frist to pass the DREAM Act this year!"

Moving targets: Call your TWO Senators at (800) 648-3516. Once connected to the U.S. Capitol operator ask to be connected to your Senator and deliver the following message:

"I'm calling to urge Senator (name) to support of the DREAM Act, S. 1545. As a constituent and a person who cares about the future of our country, I want Senator (name) to help bring the DREAM Act to the Senate floor for a vote. The DREAM Act must pass to allow immigrant students, who without fault, find themselves trapped in the web of our broken immigration system and without a chance to realize their dreams for an education. Please tell Senator (name) to work hard to pass the DREAM Act this year!"