We hoped the recent DHS announcement would bring relief to DREAM Act eligible youth by halting their deportations. However, because of the lack of a clear mechanism for its implementation, we continue to hear the stories of DREAMers being incarcerated, shackled and deported to countries they barely know.
Countless of DREAMers are being treated as criminals because of programs like Secure Communities, which serve as mechanisms for racial profiling. President Obama continuously speaks of his support for the DREAM Act. However, to show his support, he must use his executive power to protect DREAMers from deportation until Congress acts.
President Obama, issue an executive order to grant Administrative Relief to DREAMers and provide them with the opportunity to apply for work authorization!