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Young face put on illegal migration at DNC
Noncitizen takes convention stage
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Democrats broke yet another barrier Wednesday when they invited an illegal immigrant young adult onto the stage at their nominating convention in Charlotte part of a historic Hispanic outreach program the party hopes will cement ties to the fast-growing ethnic voting bloc in the country.
Its likely the first time an illegal immigrant has taken the podium at a major party convention, and highlights President Obamas own stance on the issue: The student, Benita Veliz, had her deportation halted under Mr. Obamas non-deportation policies.
Read more: Young face put on illegal migration at DNC - Washington Times Young face put on illegal migration at DNC - Washington Times
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Noncitizen takes convention stage
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Democrats broke yet another barrier Wednesday when they invited an illegal immigrant young adult onto the stage at their nominating convention in Charlotte part of a historic Hispanic outreach program the party hopes will cement ties to the fast-growing ethnic voting bloc in the country.
Its likely the first time an illegal immigrant has taken the podium at a major party convention, and highlights President Obamas own stance on the issue: The student, Benita Veliz, had her deportation halted under Mr. Obamas non-deportation policies.
Read more: Young face put on illegal migration at DNC - Washington Times Young face put on illegal migration at DNC - Washington Times
Follow us: @washtimes on Twitter
