Durbin Bringing Inspiration For The Dream Act To Trump’s State Of The Union Address

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois will be joined by a notable guest at President Trump’s State of the Union Address tonight. Tereza Lee, once a musical prodigy who performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, is attending as Durbin’s guest. Her family immigrated from Korea when she was just two years old. Lee’s story inspired Durbin to author the Dream Act in 2001, a legislative effort aimed at providing a path to citizenship for young immigrants who meet education, military, or employment requirements. Her appearance at the address highlights the ongoing debate over immigration policy in the United States.