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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 Legislation to Protect Dreamers and Others from Being Denied Professional Licenses

Apr 12, 2018 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, has introduced legislation that will ensure that Dreamers and others are able to work in jobs that require state professional licenses and not be discriminated against. “Over six months have passed...

Hernandez Responds to Governor’s Address

Jan 31, 2018 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, released the following statement after the Governor Rauner’s State of the State Address: “While Donald Trump attempted to snatch health care coverage away from millions of Illinois residents, Governor...

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...