FW students lobby for Dream Act and more in Olympia

Thomas Jefferson and Federal Way high schools rallied together Feb. 6 in Olympia. - Courtesy photo
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Thomas Jefferson and Federal Way high schools rallied together Feb. 6 in Olympia.

February 15, 2013 · Updated 11:25 AM 

Thomas Jefferson and Federal Way high schools rallied together Feb. 6 to voice the rights of immigrants.  50 students from each high school attended Lobby Day in Olympia.

They met with Gov. Jay Inslee and State Rep. Roger Freeman to voice their support of the Dream Act, Voters Rights Act, and increased funding for ELL and drivers licenses.

 

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