One of the ongoing battles in the last days of the lame-duck congressional session in Washington is the push to pass the DREAM act, a bill that would allow children of illegal immigrants the opportunity to earn legal residency status if they complete two years in the military or two years at a four-year college.
To show support for the bill, the Stamford Hispanic community group CRISOL has organized a vigil at the Stamford Government Center Friday night.
Also this week, the CT DREAM Coalition, a student group created by immigrant students such as Westhill grad Lorena Sandoval, is hosting a rally in support of the bill Saturday in Danbury.
Here is the 411:
What: Immigration reform vigil
Where: Stamford Government Center, 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford
When: Friday, Dec. 3 from 7 to 9 p.m.
CRISOL says:
“Crisol welcomes participation from other cities, towns and organizations! The location is accessible by both car and train”
What: DREAM Coalition rally “Undocumented Americans: Dreamers Speak
Where: Western Connecticut State University, Warner Hall, 181 White Street, Danbury
When: Saturday, Dec. 4 from 1 to 3 p.m.
