Activists carol for DREAM
Christian lawmakers are the new target for immigrant rights groups.
Young immigrants pushing for the DREAM Act are doubling their efforts even as Capitol Hill focuses on tax issues.

This week's actions, from Christmas caroling to a "March of Jericho," have a Christian theme aimed at conservative lawmakers.

The activists, many of whom stand to benefit from the immigration bill, kicked the week off by singing politically charged carols at the National Christmas Tree. The tree that faces the White House went up last week.

"Oh senators, oh senators, please pass the DREAM Act now," the carolers belted to the tune of "O Christmas Tree."

Today, the caroling continues in Senate buildings.

The United We Dream coalition members have also organized what they are calling a "March of Jericho." They will march around the Capitol at noontime for seven days "to bring down the wall of Senate obstruction about [the] DREAM Act."

Finally, there is a Capitol Hill vigil in the works for this evening.

The DREAM Act, which passed in the House last week, would pave a path to legalization for illegal immigrants who go to college or join the military.

-- Ambreen Ali, Congress.org

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