1. Reported by Hanifah & Daniel
The Dream Act
Reported by Hanifah & Daniel

2. Development, relief and Education for Alien Minors Act
What is the Dream Act?
Development, relief and Education for Alien Minors Act
Bill introduced to senate in 2001
Multiple versions introduced
2010 was the closest year for the bill to pass
Passed by the House of Representatives
Fell 5 votes short in the senate
Requirements
Under 18 yrs old when initial entry to U.S.
Proof of arrival before age 16
Proof of residence in U.S for 4 consecutive years after arrival
Graduated High school/GED/Enrolled into high education
Be of good moral character
Pay a fee
Pass background check
Failed to pass legislation

3. Dream Act of 2017
70% of likely voters from all different political parties support it
Support has been from leaders in the military, business, faith, and education fields
Direct citizenship for people looking for US citizenship who are:
Undocumented
Have DACA or temporary protected status
And:
Graduate from U.S high schools and attend college
Enter the workforce
Enlist in the military
DACA would be terminated
Trump administration ended it as of Oct. 5, 2017
No more applicants were accepted after that date
Turn DACA in a formal legal program to eventually allow dreamers to become citizens

4. Dreamers
Term used to describe undocumented children brought to the U.S and attend school
Youth who have hopes and DREAMS for their future
Young people who are fighting for the chance to stay in the U.S, the only country they know

5. DACA Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Took ground after the failure of the Dream Act
Obama introduced in 2012
Allows children brought here to receive a renewable 2 year period of deferred action from deportation
Does not provide path to citizenship
2014 Obama announced his intent to expand DACA
Permits start to expire March 5th, 2018 on individual cases
Judges ruled that it is unconstitutional

7. Discussion Questions
If the Dream Act was passed, how would it impact immigration today?
Would the Dream Act help our economy?

8. Sources
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