Summary
The article discusses the reintroduction of the Dream Act in the U.S. Senate, aiming to provide a path to citizenship for Dreamers, young people who grew up in the U.S. The author urges Congress and President Trump to act quickly to pass the Dream Act and stop detaining Dreamers. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is noted as a temporary solution that does not cover all Dreamers.
Key Facts
- The Dream Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate with bipartisan support.
- Dreamers are young people who were brought to the U.S. as children and grew up in the country.
- The Dream Act seeks to provide a way for Dreamers to become U.S. citizens.
- The current system poses threats to Dreamers’ futures, as some face detention and deportation.
- The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program only offers temporary relief to some Dreamers.
- President Trump has acknowledged the contributions of Dreamers on public platforms.
- The article calls for an immediate halt to the detention and deportation of Dreamers while Congress negotiates their future.
