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Marco Rubio’s back in the ring on immigration reform and he’s got a new move: Congress needs to fix the problem — or Barack Obama will.

The line is meant to touch a nerve with conservatives who might dislike the idea of immigration reform, but loathe the idea of Obama taking on any major issue on his own — let alone immigration.

Rubio’s goal is to re-ignite momentum behind a reform package that fizzled this summer in the House, where most Republicans have balked at the idea of a path to citizenship for millions of undocumented workers.

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Arizona Governor is being sued by immigrant rights advocates, represented by ACLU, MALDEF and NILC, over an executive order that would deny Deferred Action recipients a drivers license. 

via AZ Central

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SB 1070 co-author Kris Kobach is representing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in a suit against the Obama Administration. The agents claim the Obama Administration's deferred action for undocumneted youth prevent them from defending the constitution. The suit is being funded by Numbers USA. A goup associated with white-supremacists and John Tanton.

via Huffington Post

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Deferred Action may grant many public assets to undocumented youth. These assets are being left to the states to decide. One which is the most discussed is that of the privlege to drive. California, the state with the most eligible applicants to deferred action is still deciding wether or not licenses will be issued, but another state with a high number of applicants is giving the green light to DREAMers. 

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via KVUE

Talk to DREAMers and they'll tell you that not having a driver's license is a constant obstacle. Not just because you can't drive, but it can also be tricky to travel, and even things like watching a rated R movie can get complicated.

The deferred action that the Department of Homeland Security is offering will grant work permits to millions of undocumented youth. In California, work permits and social security numbers may in turn be used to attain a diver's license, but California's Department of Motor Vehicles is yet to concretely announce whether this will apply to the recent applicants of deferred action. 

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via Contra Costa Times

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Over The Month Of July (2013) We'll Be Rolling Out A Series That Gets To The Bottom Of FAQ Questions On Deferred Action. Check Back Frequently And Make Sure You Follow Us On Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and All Over For The Heads Up!

 

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Like many kids around the world I was introduced to Harry Potter when I was in middle school. The book series kept me interested book after book and when the movies came out I made sure to go see them. I was only a casual fan but I was aware of the hardcore fan base that existed. What I didn’t think about was using Harry Potter and the world of Wizards and Witches for good and I’m talking real good not just magic. So you can image my surprise when I bumped into this video from the Harry Potter Alliance. First I was impressed with how relatable Julian was even if you are not a Harry Potter fan everyone has experienced a disappointing moment in their lives and to hear Julian talk about Leakycon it is heartbreaking that he cannot attend. He sheds light to why we need Immigration Reform and the Dream Act. And lets us know that Harry Potter is a supporter of immigration reform. Also I couldn’t believe that the Harry Potter Alliance is a real organization it’s not just a bunch of kids online it’s a 501c3 nonprofit and has raised over $120,000 for health efforts in Haiti and has donate over 80,000 books worldwide.

The Harry Potter Alliance is also involved in civic engagement efforts here in the US and they’ve been doing so since 2008 through their Wizard Rock the Vote program. I asked Julian to tell me more about how Wizard Rock the Vote works here’s what he said, “Over the summer the HPA runs Wizard Rock the Vote to register young voters and get the word out about voting. Wizard rock bands The Whomping Willows and Harry and the Potters are participating this year. The HPA sends volunteers to each show and encourages attendees to register to vote. This year we're also encouraging our members to seek out local ballot initiatives in their towns, cities, and states to see the ones that are most important to them and to the HPA's mission of equality for all.”It’s good to see something fun and creative to liven up what is unfortunately too often the dull task of voter registration. Registering to vote and registering others is one of the most important things that an organization or an individual can do so I applaud the Harry Potter Alliance for their efforts. Next time you find yourself in a wizard rock band concert skip the quidditch match and check out Wizard Rock the Vote.

Today the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the branch of the Department of Homeland Security that will handle the defered action process has released some guildeline to makes sense of the questions DREAMers have had since June 15, when President Obama made the announcement. Visit USCIS for more.