Texas Hunger Strikers push for the Dream Act Now!

We're on Day 4 of the Hunger Strike

What: Hunger strike until we have a response from Senator Hutchison. We need for her to support for the Dream Act. Simultaneously, we will be urging all peoples to call and write personal letters to the their legislators around the country; we have the power to make the Dream Act a reality.

Who: Dream Act students and allies from Dream Act Now! at UTSA. 13 students committed to hunger strike.

Why: We want to urge our university and our community to stand with us and fight for legislation that is based on hard work, education, and service. We want to let everyone know that we cannot wait any longer for the Dream Act to be passed. It needs to pass this year.

When and Where:


Saturday, November 13 at 9:00 a.m. - Meet at the Statue at the 1604 campus and leave at 10a.m. for a Dream Act Procession down to San Fernando Cathedral's Main Plaza


At 6 p.m. we will Start of our vigil at San Fernando Cathedral ( 115 S Main Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205-2718)