Immigrant advocates

Latino parishioners of St. John the Evangelist Church and community allies walked in support of immigrants Sunday evening after the 6 o'clock mass. Photos and video.

The politically charged bill passed in a largely party-line vote after a lengthy and sometimes contentious debate.

Founded in 2012 by Riverhead immigration attorney David Sperling, the Dream Foundation awards thousands of dollars in scholarships to immigrant students who can't otherwise access financial aid for college costs.

Critics of the decision, made public today, argue that it will result in an undercount that will have negative fiscal impacts on states, counties and towns.