Thanksgiving is a special day where we celebrate our good fortune.
For nearly a million immigrants who came to the US as children and were protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, this holiday is one filled with uncertainty. There is an urgent need to pass the Clean Dream Act as many individuals will be prevented from applying for a renewal and fearfully look at the real possibility of deportation.
Why “clean”? Because some legislators want to add-on dangerous provisions and put up unnecessary roadblocks to citizenship. In response to Trump killing DACA, two-thirds of Congress support the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, a bill which provides a clear path to citizenship.
For the past five years, DACA has allowed these individuals to go to school, work, start businesses, and build their future. For many Dreamers, they face returning to a country they do not know, and often have few ties.
We need to voice our support now before these worthy individuals become targets of Trumps deportation forces. Call, write or email your representatives in Congress.
Brianna Westbrook
U.S. House Candidate
Arizona's Eighth Congressional District
To learn more about my campaign for Arizona, please visit Westbrook2018.com.