In talking about the American Dream, this diary will explore what it means for some Americans who have been the target of anti-American attacks from the citizens of FarOut Right Beckistan. Yes, I am referring those undocumented Americans who have lived nearly their entire lives here, graduated from from their local high schools and in many cases have been working, paying taxes and have never committed a crime against the American people.
According to Presente.org:
Every year, 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high school with no ability to become citizens, get jobs, or attend a four-year college. The DREAM Act would change that. But despite broad bipartisan support, key leaders in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), have yet to get behind it. Join us in asking chairwoman Valezquez and other key legislators to vote for DREAM. Your voice can give 1 million young people hope for a better future.
Many of the races in this election cycle will impact and be impacted by this important American issue - immigration. This question is complex, consists of many problems that have been compounded by many years of unwillingness to address them and will only become more compounded and complicated until we do.
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