Tereza Lee
Born in Brazil to Korean parents, Tereza Lee immigrated to Chicago as a two-year-old and was undocumented for 22 years. At the age of 16, Tereza contacted Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois to ask for help regarding her immigration status. He began working on legislation which would become known as the DREAM Act. Tereza continues to be an immigrant rights’ activist and is currently working on her doctorate in music at the Manhattan School of Music.
How It Feels to Be a Once-Undocumented Immigrant Fighting for the DACA Bill
We are asking all DREAMers and allies to help us mount public pressure in what may be our last chance before DACA is repealed to help protect our friends and families.
