We need a legislative solution for Dreamers now.
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**B Stands for in the Balance**
Good afternoon,  

Millions

of Dreamers in the United States are wondering if they will be able to
work, study, or even stay in the country they call home alongside their
family and friends in a few months' time. This uncertainty isn't
new. Even with the introduction of the Deferred Action for Childhood
Arrivals (DACA)

program 10 years ago, there has always been an element of uncertainty,
and this has only increased in the last few years.  

When DACA was put in place in 2012, it was meant as a temporary program
to protect Dreamers and give them access to different opportunities in
the U.S. During the last 10 years, DACA has benefitted over 600,000

recipients, allowing them to stay in the country lawfully with the
ability to study and work. However, the program has been very
contentious, resulting in multiple court cases against it.  

In July 2021, District Judge Andrew Hanen from Texas ruled that DACA was
unlawful
.
While this rule did not affect the status of people who had DACA at that
time, it halted the ability for many qualifying Dreamers to apply for
the program, including those with pending applications.  

Last week, Judge Hanen's rule was argued in the Fifth Circuit Court of
Appeals

where the U.S. Department of Justice and allies emphasized the many
contributions of Dreamers and advocated for the importance of DACA, and
Texas and eight other states claimed the program has negative economic
impacts. The court's ruling likely will not be released for at least
a month. Regardless of this decision, there is a strong possibility this
case will move on to the Supreme Court next year.  

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Dreamers contribute to our country in significant ways. Join us in
asking Congress to pass a permanent solution for them! (Source:
National Immigration Forum)
In this period of waiting for whatever comes next, so many people across
the country are wondering what will happen to them or their loved ones.
The end of DACA would be catastrophic, not only for Dreamers but for the
country as a whole. But we need to remember that DACA is not the
solution. Dreamers have been living from court case to court case
without seeing progress in legislation. Ten years is too long for a
temporary protection to last without movement toward a permanent
solution.  

Dreamers are our neighbors, coworkers, students, friends, and family
members. They are active members of our communities who have contributed
in ways great and small
.
Leaders across many different sectors in the country recognize the
importance of Dreamers to our communities and are actively calling
Congress to take action
.
We also have the ability and responsibility to use our voices to speak
up. Please join me in contacting your senators
to let them know that we need a permanent, bipartisan, legislative
solution

that recognizes Dreamers and their many contributions to this country
they call home.

Stay healthy and hopeful, 

Allison 

Allison Bassett 
Field and Constituencies Associate 
National Immigration Forum  

 
NEWS CLIPS TO NOTE:  

CNN: DACA: Federal appeals court hears arguments on future of program
 

THE HILL: Temporary legal status extended for hundreds of thousands
from Venezuela
 

NEW YORK TIMES: Gov. Greg Abbott Orders Texas State Police to Return
Migrants to Border
 

AZ CENTRAL: Campaign launches to pass Dreamers in-state tuition measure
 

WASHINGTON POST: Across southern Arizona, the full range of migrant
border woes

 

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