Radio: DREAM Act supporters ask governor to be their Valentine

By
Yihyun Jeong
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Supporters of the DREAM Act stood with balloons at the State Capitol, asking Gov. Jan Brewer to be their Valentine on the holiday of love. (Yihyun Jeong/DD)
Supporters of the DREAM Act stood with balloons at the State Capitol, asking Gov. Jan Brewer to be their Valentine on the holiday of love. (Yihyun Jeong/DD)
Supporters of the DREAM Act stood with balloons at the State Capitol, asking Gov. Jan Brewer to be their Valentine on the holiday of love. (Yihyun Jeong/DD)
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Audio story by Yihyun Jeong

On Valentine’s Day, nearly 50 supporters of the DREAM Act showed up at the entrance to the State Capitol, carrying balloons and cards for Gov. Jan Brewer.

They came to ask the governor to be their Valentine, but not because she had captivated their hearts; they sought policy reform. The DREAMers and activists asked Brewer to allow deferred action recipients to obtain driver’s licenses despite their legal status.

Although the balloons could be seen from the Capitol’s windows, Brewer never showed to meet with the protesters.

Contact the reporter at yihyun.jeong@asu.edu