Miguel was brought to the United States when he was 7 years old by
his parents. For years, he lived in the shadows, not knowing whether
college would ever be an option for him. In 2012, Miguel, along with
nearly 800,000 young folks in this country, was able to apply for DACA;
and thanks to DACA, he was able to earn not one, but two bachelor's
degrees. He now works as a human resource manager for a business in
Salem. Miguel pays taxes and he contributes to our community. Miguel's
future is uncertain due to the congressional Republican leadership's
unwillingness to allow a vote on the Dream Act. Every day, another 122 DACA recipients like Miguel lose their legal
protections that allow them to go to school and to work. It is inhumane
that Congress continues to hold these young folks hostage for partisan
political purposes. Let's do the right thing.