A glimpse below of what Congress needs to do for DACAs, but there is so much more. DACA applications were halted by Trump’s executive order in 2017, so today’s Supreme Ct ruling only temporarily protects the original 700,000 who were approved. Millions more would be eligible if Obama’s enlightened policy program had been allowed to continue.
Meredith Machen
League of Women Voters of New Mexico
Empowering Voters - Defending Democracy
From: John B. King Jr., The Education Trust [mailto:equityexpress@edtrust.org]
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2020 11:43 AM
To: Meredith MacHen
Subject: DACA Supreme Court Decision Protects Dreamers, But the Fight Continues
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Dear Meredith,
The Trump administration’s attempt to upend the lives and dreams of young people — the majority of whom have known America as their only home — was cruel, destructive, and threatened to sow further seeds of division during a time when our nation needs unity and hope. This decision strengthens our education system, our economy, and the promise of the American Dream. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, over 200,000 Dreamers have worked on the frontlines and in essential roles to protect their neighbors and communities. Securing their livelihood during a time when their talents and contributions are needed puts our country in a better position to combat this debilitating virus. We know that there are hundreds of thousands of Dreamers pursuing higher education despite being ineligible to receive federal financial aid to make college more affordable. For undocumented students in our nation’s public education system, today’s decision says that we believe in and support their ability to reach their full potential, regardless of immigration status. For DACA-mented teachers, this ruling will provide comfort in knowing that they can continue to teach their students rather than being ripped from their classrooms. Congress must act immediately to pass the American Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 6), to codify DACA and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections, shielding young people from deportation and allowing them to continue to live in and contribute to their communities and to our nation. Yours in the fight, Share the News | |
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