"The final days of the current congressional session may provide an opportunity to pass legislation giving a path to U.S. citizenship to some young people who are in the country illegally.
Supporters of the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, also known as the DREAM Act, along with its opponents, say the proposal could be introduced shortly and come up for a vote.
"If it's going to happen, it has to be between now and January," said Jose Calderon, an immigrant rights advocate and a sociology professor at Pitzer College in Claremont"
The DREAM ACT gives hope to people who were as children illegally brought to the USA and meet the required criteria of studies, service and good character. If deemed eligible they can get permanent residency and have access to financial aid.
"If it's going to happen, it has to be between now and January," said Jose Calderon, an immigrant rights advocate and a sociology professor at Pitzer College in Claremont"
The DREAM ACT gives hope to people who were as children illegally brought to the USA and meet the required criteria of studies, service and good character. If deemed eligible they can get permanent residency and have access to financial aid.
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