Luvia Quiñones, Health Policy Director, ICIRR www.icirr.org.

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Luvia Quiñones, Health Policy Director, ICIRR

 ICIRR is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society.  In partnership with our member organizations, the Coalition: ◦ educates and organizes immigrant and refugee communities to assert their rights; ◦ promotes citizenship and civic participation; ◦ monitors, analyzes, and advocates on immigrant-related issues; and, ◦ informs the general public about the contributions of immigrants and refugees.

 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) ◦ Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012; ◦ Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday  Undocumented

 Thank you!  Luvia Quiñones 