As people digest the possible immigration changes of a new
administration in Washington, there is an effort to calm the
anxiety.
Today, President Obama issued a statement that is aimed at
"Dreamers" who have had the opportunity to come out of
the shadows, secure a legal status, including employment
authorization and a driver's license by virtue of the DACA
(Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). DACA is based on
executive action and may be done away with by a new
administration.
Mr. Obama said: "These are kids who were brought here by
their parents. They did nothing wrong. They've gone to school.
They have pledged allegiance to the flag. Some of them have joined
the military...By definition, if they're part of this program,
they are solid, wonderful young people of good character. And it is
my strong belief that the majority of the American people would not
want to see suddenly those kids have to start hiding
again."
