Over a decade of community power
Our Journey
From Immigrant Mothers to a Movement for Change
Since 2012, Dreamers Mothers in Action has brought immigrant mothers, domestic and care workers, and families together to advocate for dignity, justice, and opportunity. From fasting outside the White House to organizing in Virginia communities and advocating for historic legislative changes, our journey demonstrates the power of ordinary people taking extraordinary action.
Our victories are not measured only by the laws we help change, but also by the families we support, the leaders we develop, and the voices that are no longer afraid to be heard.
Historic Milestones
Fourteen years, one thread: mothers who decided their voices counted, and kept going.
2012
The Beginning of DMIA
Immigrant mothers organized to support Dreamers, advocate for immigration protections, and build a movement that included entire families.
2014
Fasting for Immigration Reform
DMIA’s founder participated in an 18-day fast outside the White House, calling for protections for immigrant parents and families.
2016
Standing Before the Supreme Court
DMIA mothers joined national mobilizations defending DAPA and calling for families to remain together.
2020
A Historic Year for Virginia
Grassroots advocacy helped bring driver’s privilege cards, expanded in-state tuition access, and important labor protections for domestic workers.
2021
Advancing Domestic Workers’ Rights
Virginia expanded workplace protections for domestic workers following years of organizing by workers and advocates.
2024
Continuing the Fight for Workers and Families
DMIA participated in legislative advocacy, organized communities, and worked alongside partners to elevate the needs of immigrants and care workers.
2025–2026
Building Stronger and Safer Communities
DMIA continued expanding community education, Know Your Rights workshops, family preparedness, leadership development, and advocacy for immigrant protections.
Moments Along the Way
Marches, hearings, trainings and kitchen tables. This is what the work looks like.
The Record, Year by Year
A closer look at specific campaigns, what came of them, and why they mattered to families in Virginia.
2017–2018
Immigrant family protection and national advocacy
DMIA’s founder took part in public advocacy and in national immigrant rights discussions.
Reported by Connection Newspapers.
2020
Driver’s Privilege Cards and in-state tuition
Both were major Virginia coalition victories, and DMIA is documented among the organizations involved in driver’s license advocacy. Virginia passed SB 34 and HB 1211, allowing eligible immigrants to drive legally without proving immigration status, and expanded access to in-state college tuition for eligible students.
2024
Campaign to extend Driver’s Privilege Cards to eight years
DMIA and partners delivered more than 3,000 signatures to the governor’s office — an example of advocacy that is still under way.
Documented by the Legal Aid Justice Center.
2024
National recognition of care workers
DMIA took part in a roundtable hosted by Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan to discuss the challenges care workers face and the policies that would address them.
Hosted by the Office of Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan.
2025
Know Your Rights and rapid-response organizing
Community education, safety planning and coalition work that shows direct impact well beyond legislation.
2026
Statewide legislative advocacy
DMIA convened a January 2026 press conference setting out policy priorities for immigrant families and workers.