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I believe that changes to this law. especially those adopted in haste. would not be in the best interests of our nation or the children who suffer from trafficking. The commercial exploitation of children. especially sexual abuse. is among the most heinous crimes known to humanity and we should not engage in changing policy hastily or without a great deal of deliberation. I also object to H.R. 5272 which would prohibit the expansion of the Presidents Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. and prevent those that otherwise would be eligible for deferred action. This program was designed to protect children who came to this country as minors through no choice of their own. DACA does not confer lawful immigration status. does not alter an individuals existing immigration status. and does not provide a path to citizenship. This legislation is unrelated to the current crisis. and is nothing more than a handout to radical Republicans who have no compassion. We do this country a disservice with both H.R. 5230 and H.R. 5272. The time has come to pass comprehensive immigration reform now. E1328 Friday. August 1. 2014 Daily Digest