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Friday, September 03, 2010 at 1:49 pm
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Immigrants rights groups have shifted their immigration organizing efforts to smaller bills, such as the DREAM Act for undocumented students, as comprehensive immigration reform efforts stall in Congress. Prospects for the DREAM Act are also uncertain, but students continue to push for legislation that would help some illegal immigrant students move toward citizenship.
In Colorado, students protested Thursday outside offices for Sen. Michael Bennet. Eva Serenil, a community liason for Bennet, told The Colorado Independent Bennet supports the DREAM Act as part of comprehensive immigration reform:
“In his letter Sen. Bennet stated that it is imperative that we have a workable immigration system that balances the needs of our law enforcement, city and state government and our economy as a whole,” said Serenil. “Senator Bennet stated the Dream Act must be part of comprehensive immigration reform.”
Serenil told the Colorado Independent that the senator does not have a formalized position on the DREAM Act as a standalone bill. “I was not aware of the calls for a standalone bill before I got here.”
Reid has said he would consider passing the DREAM Act as a standalone measure, but first needs to know he would have the votes necessary to pass it. That’s not easy — Democrats aren’t all a sure “yea” vote, and even Republicans such as Orrin Hatch, who supported previous iterations of the bill, have so far declined to say they would support it this year.
Of course, it’s hard to predict how the upcoming elections will change the calculus. Republican Senate hopeful Carly Fiorina said Wednesday that she would support the DREAM Act: “I do not believe that we can punish children who through no fault of their own are here trying to live the American dream.”
In lieu of national legislation, California student activists are hoping to at least make gains with the California DREAM Act, which was passed by the state senate after vetoes in previous years. The act would allow undocumented students who qualify for in-state tuition to apply for financial aid. As it heads to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, students are circulating a petition to ask him not to veto the bill.
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Comment posted September 3, 2010 @ 7:27 pm
Great News. Education should be equal for everyone!
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Comment posted September 4, 2010 @ 12:18 am
The DREAM Act is a great opportunity for these students to contribute to the U.S, by enlisting in the military, paying taxes, increase America's global competitiveness, and provide a more educated nation. These kids have grown up here, and are undocumented through no fault of their own. America can only benefit from these dedicated students, and congress should pass this bill this year. DREAM ACT in 2010!
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Comment posted September 4, 2010 @ 8:11 am
These students have already attended public school and have paid nothing to earn their high school diploma, and many have even earned their college degrees! Why shouldn't we allow them to contribute to our society and economy? These students will strenghten our system and pay back to our economy by paying taxes and contributing to businesses. These students are not felons or a burden to the federal government. I think Congress should put a little more thought into the many benefits of passing the Dream Act Bill, and should act quick!
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Comment posted September 4, 2010 @ 2:41 pm
As an American citizen and young college student, I completely support the passage of the Dream Act. Soon, baby boomers will be retiring and our workforce will not be enough to replace them all. This kids are american in every aspect, the only thing they are missing is a 9 digit number. They have been educated through our system, so what better candidates could we have. We need to give this kids a chance to prove themselves, they are not criminals, they are just kids.
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Comment posted September 4, 2010 @ 6:09 pm
Students who would benefit from the DREAM Act do not pose a threat to our community. Dreamers are by no means trying to take anything away from anyone. On the contrary, there are trying to give back to society and should be granted this wish. It is a greater cost to the United States to not let so many apt and willing students to continue their education and become beneficial members of society. The DREAM Act should be passed.
Comment posted September 4, 2010 @ 7:56 pm
I believe that the DREAM Act must pass this year. The majority of the American people support it. These individuals came to the United States at a very young age; they want to stay in this country because they are Americans by nurture. They believe in the Constitution and they are acting and speaking up because they believe in this country! They share our same values.They just want to contribute to this country and help their communities with their talents.
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Comment posted September 6, 2010 @ 5:41 pm
“Senator Bennet stated the Dream Act must be part of comprehensive immigration reform.”
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The mere idea of a Dream Act which rewards illegal aliens is a criminal thought. And while it is correct that the kids of the illegal aliens did not choose to break the law, their parents acted for them, and those parents should remedy the problem: NOT the American Taxpayer.
SOMEONE… someone has to pay for the criminal conduct of the illegal aliens. The question is… will it be the criminal illegal aliens, or the American Taxpayers? Absolutely not.
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Comment posted September 7, 2010 @ 4:30 am
The Dream Act is very reasonable. These kids should not be punished for if this Act does not pass then we might as well have just ruined potential lives forever.
Comment posted September 7, 2010 @ 7:05 am
The DREAM Act would not only benefit these bright students who are a must in today's American society, but it would also benefit the country as a whole.
Lets get the VOTES needed to pass this thing.
Comment posted September 7, 2010 @ 7:48 pm
Truth be told…I do not see how this could hurt! I went to school with numerous undocumented children who graduated at the TOP of our class and were left behind, unable to attend college and further their careers. The USA would gain MORE tax payers, high earners (as these WOULD be coolage bound individuals who would reap the “reward” of legalization UPON completing COLLEGE….and thus, all around would present an all aroudn WIN for those involved!”
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Comment posted September 11, 2010 @ 7:34 am
My friend wrote his story on a blog called Dream Act for Dummies or Republicans on Blogger. It's a really touching story that will show you the hardships that these young people have to face.
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Comment posted September 13, 2010 @ 6:50 am
Punishing the kids who qualify for the DREAM act is like sentencing a child to jail for a crime his mother did WHEN SHE WAS PREGNANT WITH HIM. The subject child had NO choice regarding his mother's decisions to commit said crime. Similar to fetuses having no choice about his mother's decisions, kids under 16 really DO NOT understand the concept of immigration and the proper way to do it. Shoot, some kids under 16 probably can't even spell “immigration”.
I, myself, am against a pathway for citizenship for illegal immigrants UNLESS they qualify for the DREAM act. Support the DREAM ACT!! God Bless.
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Comment posted September 15, 2010 @ 5:55 am
I CONSIDER THE DREAM ACT WONDERFULL. THEY ARE YOUNG ADULTS WHO DID NOT ASK TO COME TO THIS COUNTRY, THEY ARE INNOCENT. ALSO, THEY ARE PEOPLE WHO HAVE CLEAN BACKGROUNDS AND ARE GOING TO COLLEGE. THEY DESERVE IT. I AM AN AMERICAN CITIZEN AND I SUPPORT THE DREAM ACT
Comment posted September 15, 2010 @ 9:53 pm
as an out of state US citizen, does that mean if I refuse to show documentation, I can get in-state tuition in Calf.
Comment posted September 17, 2010 @ 11:08 am
The bill will only help America! Dream Act for the win!
Read this kids story to see the life of an American from a different perspective.
http://dreamacts.blogspot.com
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Comment posted October 5, 2010 @ 3:44 pm
The best way these Dreamies can help America is return to their country of origin and create more jobs and opportunity for their fellow countrymen there so they don't feel the need to come here and steal from Americans.
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