Time is Running Out to Protect Dreamers! Tell Congress to Act Now!

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About This Campaign

Since 2012, almost 800,000 immigrant youth (known as Dreamers) have been able to go to school, provide for their families and avoid deportation through Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Most of these Dreamers were 10 years old or younger when they were brought here through no fault of their own and have only known a life living in the U.S.. DACA allowed them to grow up out of the shadows, obtain drivers licenses, enroll in college, work legally and pay taxes. In 2017, the Trump Administration suspended DACA and since then 122 Dreamers a day have lost their protections - losing jobs, access to college and facing the daily threat of deportation. The DREAM Act would provide a pathway to a permanent solution for Dreamers who meet certain qualifications.

Is This An LGBTQ+ Justice Issue?

YES!
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It is estimated that almost 40,000 Dreamers identify as LGBTQ+. For many of them, deportation would mean being sent to countries without strong civil rights protections and / or a history of violence towards LGBTQ+ people. In addition, organizations helping Dreamers have been strong allies for LGBTQ+ rights here in the U.S. and it is important that all of us stand with them today.

How Can You Help?

  • PHONE FROM HOME: Volunteers who sign up to phone from home will be calling likely supporters of this issue in key Congressional districts around the country and transferring those supporters to leave messages with their Representative in support of this issue.
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  • RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers who sign up to recruit volunteers will call NEAT volunteers and sign them up for phone from home shifts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dream Act campaign about?

This NEAT campaign asks volunteers to help protect Dreamers by urging Congress to act. The DREAM Act would provide a pathway to a permanent solution for Dreamers who meet certain qualifications, as described in the campaign overview above.

Who are Dreamers and what is DACA?

Dreamers are immigrant youth who were brought to the U.S. as children. Since 2012, almost 800,000 immigrant youth have been able to go to school, provide for their families and avoid deportation through Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

Why is this an LGBTQ+ justice issue?

It is estimated that almost 40,000 Dreamers identify as LGBTQ+. For many of them, deportation would mean being sent to countries without strong civil rights protections and / or a history of violence towards LGBTQ+ people.

How can I help?

You can phone from home — calling likely supporters of this issue in key Congressional districts and transferring them to leave messages with their Representative — or recruit volunteers to sign others up for phone from home shifts. Use the “Click Here to Volunteer” button above to get started.

What time zone are the volunteer shifts listed in?

All shifts are listed in Eastern Time (ET). Pacific Time is ET minus 3 hours. If you don’t see a shift you can attend, check out NEAT’s other campaigns or sign up to stay informed of future opportunities.
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