By Destiny Torres Imagine spending your young years attending your local public schools from kindergarten to high school. Graduation day arrives and you’re amongst your friends while your parents fail to hold back their tears as they cheer for you in the bleachers. Over the summer, your former classmates are preparing to attend their choice…
L.A. County Calls U.S. Supreme Court Ruling a Victory for Local Dreamers
Los Angeles County, which filed a friend of the court brief in the case, argued that DACA offers a valuable path forward for undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children by allowing them the chance to contribute to this country without fear of deportation. In a press release, County officials said, “We are gratified that the…
Rep. Schiff Angered at Republicans Blocking His Amendment to Protect DREAMers
On Wednesday, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) released the following statement after Republicans on the House Rules Committee voted against Schiff’s amendment to defund any attempts to deport DREAMers after President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): “Less than twelve hours after President Trump announced he would end DACA, House Republicans…