Leslie

Leslie Gracia

DePaul University
Chicago, IL


Program Year(s): 2025

Major(s): Astrosphysics


Which issue(s) in NETWORK's An Economy for All policy agenda are you most passion about?: A just and humane immigration system


Work Area(s):

  • Advocacy from Campus to Capitol Hill
    • March 2025–Led a lobby visit on Capitol Hill with Rep. Mike Quigley’s (IL-5) staff on budget reconciliation in regards to defunding detention and deportation.
    • May 2025–Hosted a campus vigil to pray for all impacted by detention and deportation.
    • May 2025–Led a virtual lobby visit with Senator Tammy Duckworth’s (D-IL) staff to discuss budget reconciliation in regards to defunding detention and deportation.
  • Media Coverage

 


The 11 Y.A.L.L. students gather in front of the NETWORK sign for a photo.

Y.A.L.L. students gather for a photo in the NETWORK offices.
Y.A.L.L. students gather for a photo in front of Capitol Hill before their lobby visits.

Y.A.L.L. students gather for a photo in front of Capitol Hill before their lobby visits.

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