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

Is the Dream Act 2018 campaign still accepting volunteers?

No. This campaign page is closed. To find current opportunities, check out our other campaigns or sign up to stay informed about future volunteer shifts.

What was the Dream Act 2018 campaign about?

The campaign focused on protecting Dreamers — immigrant youth who came to the U.S. as children and had been protected by Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Volunteers called likely supporters in key Congressional districts and connected them with their Representatives to urge support for a permanent legislative solution.

Why did NEAT treat the Dream Act as an LGBTQ+ justice issue?

NEAT explained that an estimated 40,000 Dreamers identify as LGBTQ+, and that deportation could send them to countries without strong civil rights protections or with a history of violence toward LGBTQ+ people. Organizations supporting Dreamers have also been strong allies for LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S.

What volunteer roles were available during the campaign?

Volunteers could phone from home, calling likely supporters in key Congressional districts and transferring them to leave messages with their Representative, or recruit volunteers by calling NEAT volunteers and signing them up for phone-from-home shifts.

How can I get involved with NEAT now?

Visit our Our Work page to see past actions, explore Take Action for current opportunities, or contact us with questions.

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