Here is an individual who had served two tours in Iraq and was in a
top secret clearance in the service to the
Navy Reserve in Guantanamo. This just shouldn't happen. Individuals in
good faith have gone about carrying on--some not even knowing; and
Elisha certainly didn't know of his undocumented status--but now we
have many others. These individuals, in good faith, have divulged
personal information to the Department of Homeland Security, which
could eventually deport them, and that is why it is critical that we
pass the Dream Act as soon as possible. I have heard from DACA recipients from all around the country, but
especially I have heard from a lot of the 30,000 who are in the State
of Florida. I have heard from DACA recipients who are valedictorians,
medical students, even priests. Many are the primary breadwinners for
their families. Senator Durbin has already highlighted some of my constituents over
the years, including Cristina Velasquez, a graduate of Miami Dade
community college who will soon graduate from Georgetown University and
fulfill her dream of becoming a teacher for Teach For America.
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