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Hernandez Urges Congress to Pass Dream Act

Mar 19, 2019 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to fighting back against the bigotry of Donald Trump, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is urging the newly Democratic U.S. House of Representatives to pass protections for the thousands of young people whose livelihood...

Hernandez-Backed Effort to Protect Dreamers from Being Denied Professional Licenses to Go Into Effect — Legislación Apoyada por Hernández Protegiendo Dreamers de ser Negados Licencias Profesionales Tomará Efecto

Dec 6, 2018 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – “Dreamers” will be ensured of eligibility to teach, practice law and receive other state professional licenses under legislation backed by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, taking effect on Jan. 1, 2019.“It’s been over a year since...

Hernandez Urges Gov. Rauner to Call on Congress to Pass DREAM Act

Dec 13, 2017 | Hernandez L

CICERO, Ill. – With Congress nearing the end of its scheduled session, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to call on his fellow Republicans in Washington to help pass the DREAM (Development, Relief and Education for Alien...