For all of you who have heard the latest this week about immigration reform and higher education access, I hope you tune into your media outlets regarding an amazing lobby day I witnessed at the capitol.

Thousands of youth rallied for a more fair system of higher education—a flat-rate tuition bill that would treat immigrant youth equally to other youth.

Regardless of what your thoughts are on immigration, you’ll have to admit—it’s a great day when young people go to the state capitol to advocate for themselves on a key issue that impacts their lives.

 I heard these youth speaking on the capitol steps about higher education, equal opportunity, and economic prosperity. Ironically, these are the same youth who have been dismissed, called “illegals”, etc…and today, you would have thought it was Jefferson, Washington, Clinton (Hillary), or Obama at the capitol!

 Wow, public policy shaped by a diverse community—aiming towards the common good.

Today was a proud day for me, as a Citizens League Board Member and Supporter of Immigrant Youths’ Talents and Dreams.