Issue Position: Immigration

Issue Position

IMMIGRATION
Long time grassroots activist for immigrants.
English as a second language volunteer
Health clinic volunteer
Have connected many immigrants to legal services, health care, and our federal elected officials.
I've spoken up over the past decade to show my support, even when it was not politically advantageous. I have been a consistent and long-time advocate on immigration issues because to me it has always been a question of doing the right thing. It's not just a political position.
Sponsored legislation to ensure that DREAMERs, young people who have lived here for years and were brought here as children, should be eligible for in-state tuition at Virginia's colleges and universities.
Sponsored legislation to allow all people in Virginia to carry a driver's license or privilege card regardless of their immigration status.
We need safe, insured drivers on our roads.
Immigration status should not make it more difficult to work, go to school or care for family members

LEGISLATIVE RECORD ON IMMIGRATION
HB 343, patron, in-state tuition for students who grow up in Virginia and intend to apply for citizenship when eligible
HB 719, copatron, Adds immigration status to the categories considered hate crimes when targeted
HB 1318, chief patron, drivers privilege cards for all

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