Category Archives: Illinois DREAM Act

BREAKING: Janet Napolitano said eligible undocumented immigrants can apply for deferred deportation August 15, 2012

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Mike Baker

From Fronteras Desk: Secretary Napolitano testified before the House Judiciary Committee, mostly related to deferred deportation and temporary work permits for undocumented immigrants brought here as children. Unsurprisingly, Democrats praised Napolitano and Republicans were harshly critical. Arizona Congressman Ben Quayle … Continue reading →

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Deferred Action Process for Young People Who Are Low Enforcement Priorities

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Mike Baker

Release Date: June 15, 2012 WASHINGTON— Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced that effective immediately, certain young people who were brought to the United States as young children, do not present a risk to national security or public safety, and meet … Continue reading →

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Illinois Governor signed into law the Illinois DREAM Act

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Mike Baker

On August 1, 2011, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law S.B. 2185, the Illinois DREAM Act, which among other things adds new 110 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 947/67 to create a privately funded scholarship program for high-school graduates from … Continue reading →

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