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Let’s hope they out number those that would like to destroy the lives of many of our future citizens.

Ruben Gallego writes:

Donald Trump just made one of his most misguided, callous, and cruel decisions by ending DACA.

These kids are Americans, and Trump is knowingly inflicting pain on 800,000 of them just to indulge the most hateful elements of our society.

But this isn’t a done deal yet. I just have filed an amendment to the House GOP appropriations bill to block the deportation of these undocumented young peopleI know dozens of Dreamers both in Phoenix and across the country. They’ve served as interns in my office and knocked doors for my campaign. These are friends, some I consider family.

Dreamers are as American as anyone. Their work hard, get educations and contribute to their communities.I’m never going to stop fighting for these folks, and I need you with me.

Tom O’Halleran writes:

Over the past eight months, I have had the chance to meet with many young Arizona DREAMers who have been given the chance to pursue the American Dream due, in part, to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. These hardworking men and women have had the opportunity to receive a college education, find meaningful jobs, and most importantly, give back to the country they call home.

President Trump’s decision to end DACA is troubling, and it will do real harm to countless families who will be torn apart. It is callous and detrimental to America’s future.

I am disappointed that the President is unable to see the good that this program has done for the lives of these young people and our economy.

Now more than ever, Congress must act. I am ready to work alongside my Republican and Democratic colleagues to protect DREAMers and pass bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform. [1]

Arizona Democratic Party:

Donald Trump’s decision to end DACA is a deeply personal and upsetting one for us.

Not only are Dreamers our neighbors, friends and family members — they’re also play integral roles for our party here in Arizona.

Some of our best organizers and brightest young leaders are Dreamers. The idea that these folks, these Americans, now have to live in fear of deportation is devastating. Today was the culmination of a shocking failure in leadership.

Republicans in Washington have repeatedly blocked the DREAM Act from becoming law. And here in Arizona, Governor Doug Ducey and Attorney General Mark Brnovich have stood by while Republicans chipped away at protections these young people should be entitled to in the country they call home.

Now, 800,000 Americans are being threatened for no good reason. This is unconscionable.

References:

1. Tom O’Halleran, September 5, 2017 – President Trump’s DACA Decision is Callous and Detrimental