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Statewide Rally and Lobbying Day

05/02/25

3:00 pm

Location: Brittingham Park, 829 West Washington Avenue Madison, WI

Host: Voces de la Frontera

Voces de la Frontera is a membership-based, immigrant-led organization dedicated to protecting and expanding civil rights and workers' rights. On Thursday, May 1, VDLF will be in Milwaukee for International Workers' Day, marching for justice for immigrant families and workers. This day is an opportunity to stand in solidarity with workers everywhere. For more details on the May 1 event, visit VDLF's Facebook page.

On Friday, May 2, VDLF will be in Madison, WI, continuing their advocacy for driver's licenses for all, affordable education (including in-state tuition for immigrant students) and standing against harmful policies like AB24 (similar to 297(g)) that target immigrant families in our communities. For more details, visit VDLF's Facebook page.

Why driver's licenses, affordable education and opposition to policies such as AB24?

  • Driver's licenses for all: Since April 1, 2007, a Wisconsin state law (Act 126) has blocked immigrant families—including parents, workers and students over the age of 16—from obtaining a Wisconsin driver's license. This policy doesn't just harm immigrant families; it also impacts low-income U.S. citizens who can lose their licenses over unpaid fines and fees, not unsafe driving. Learn more about Driver Licenses For All at VDLF.

  • Affordable education: Students with irregular status in Wisconsin are denied access to in-state tuition—even if they reside in Wisconsin. Without affordable education, higher education becomes out of reach for many immigrant students. Learn more at Higher Ed Immigration Portal.
  • Opposing AB24: This is an anti-immigrant bill that would allow local law enforcement to act as immigration agents by requiring sheriffs to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Wisconsin State Assembly passed this bill on March 24, 2025. Read State Assembly passes bill requiring sheriffs to work with federal immigration officials.

VDLF invites allies and community members to join them in this important movement for justice. Show your support and stand in solidarity with immigrant families and workers.

 

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