DACA is an immigration policy that allows young immigrants to receive a renewable two year period of deferred action from deportation so they can work and/or attend school. It allows them to go after their dreams and passions. They contribute to our economy, and deporting these young immigrants would create a great loss to our... Continue Reading →
One of the most influential and inspiring movements in our society recently has been created from students and their urge to not just talk about change, but to follow through with it. Four undergraduate University of Colorado Students were accompanied with seven seventh grade students from Lafayette Middle School in order to demonstrate their united... Continue Reading →
Even though I am currently 225 miles away, I still keep up with all of the latest news that occurs in New Jersey. Being born and raised in the Garden State, I like to stay in the loop through numerous media outlets. New Jersey has recently joined sixteen other states and the District of Columbia... Continue Reading →
What are the benefits of DACA? Attorney General Jeff Sessions claimed that the DACA program is pushing Americans out of work. Opponents of DACA contend that legalization will come at a cost to U.S.-born workers. They claim that U.S.-born workers’ well-beings should be prioritized. However, immigrants are not taking the jobs of Americans. The University... Continue Reading →
On September 5th, 2017, Attorney General Jeff Sessions released a statement regarding the benefits of the repeal of DACA. First, he states that DACA is unconstitutional, as the program was created because of an executive order. His next main point is that the repeal of DACA opens up opportunities to reform the immigration system and... Continue Reading →
DACA and DREAMERS: The Road to Citizenship 