They are American in every way but on
paper, and their dream for a better future is unmistakably American. Their families have often endured poverty, violence, and persecution,
but despite it all, they have excelled and charted their own path to
success. Though they know no other country, they grew up with the
threat of deportation and that their families could be torn apart at
any given moment. The DACA program showed them a way to come out of the shadows, to
lift their heads and reach for their dreams, and give back to a country
they call home. Through DACA, 800,000 young people have been able to
contribute to our workforce and our Armed Forces. As Marla put it, 800,000 is not just a number; it is birthdays,
school events, graduations, homes, and memories. Reversing DACA would mean sending these talented young people to a
country they don't even know, where they could potentially be our
competitors in our workforce. We have all the tools we need to prevent that from happening and keep
DREAMers like Richard, Mario, and Marla in our communities, where they
can help us build successful futures. All we need is for leadership to
allow us a vote.
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