The DREAM Act would give undocumented young people the chance to earn permanent residency and eventually citizenship if they graduate from U.S. high schools, have been in the country at least five years continuously and meet educational or military service stipulations.
"We should not punish children for their parents' mistakes," Durbin said. "That is not the American way. The DREAM Act says to these kids: 'America will give you a chance. We will give you the opportunity to earn your way to legal status if you work hard and play by the rules.'"
Most of those who would be affected by the bill were brought to the U.S. by their parents and know no other life or home than the ones their parents have crafted for them. Students like Carlos Robles, 20, and his brother Rafael, 19, above, who found themselves in jail and facing deportation were at the center of the Times story. And there is Eric Balderas, the 19-year-old Harvard University student who was brought to the country at the age of 4 and grew up thinking he was a U.S. citizen.
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"We should not punish children for their parents' mistakes," Durbin said. "That is not the American way. The DREAM Act says to these kids: 'America will give you a chance. We will give you the opportunity to earn your way to legal status if you work hard and play by the rules.'"
Most of those who would be affected by the bill were brought to the U.S. by their parents and know no other life or home than the ones their parents have crafted for them. Students like Carlos Robles, 20, and his brother Rafael, 19, above, who found themselves in jail and facing deportation were at the center of the Times story. And there is Eric Balderas, the 19-year-old Harvard University student who was brought to the country at the age of 4 and grew up thinking he was a U.S. citizen.
Is the Dream Act a better idea than the Path to Citizenship in the Immigration Reform bill?
DREAM Act receives renewed interest in immigration debate - Politics AP - MiamiHerald.com
Should the the DREAM immigration reform act be passed? | Comments Blog | Los Angeles Times