SUPPORTERS TURN TO CONGRESS TO ENACT BIPARTISAN DREAM ACT
anymore,” she said. “The reason DACA was made is because there aren’t other options. The thing that needs to happen here is for Congress to pass a more permanent solution for them. They didn’t choose this and then they grew up here, want to go to college and work.”
Marielena Hincapié, executive director of the National Immigration Law Center, said the organization would continue to the fight in court and in Congress.
“We all must act and call on Congress to swiftly enact a bipartisan solution and enact the bipartisan DREAM Act,” Hincapié said on a media call on Tuesday.
Barrera said it was important for people to realize that DACA participants didn’t have any other options. She said the program did not give people a legal status in the United States.
“There (are) a lot of misconceptions that maybe people didn’t want to become permanent residents or they aren’t taking advantage of possibilities they have, but it’s not true,” she said. “The reason DACA was created was not to be a permanent solution, but it was supposed to be a temporary solution for these young people who don’t have any other way to stay in the United States.”
Barrera said it’s always a good idea to meet with an attorney to determine whether a particular immigration situation qualifies for another option.
“The Dreamers as a group have bipartisan support right now,” she said. “I think there is some hope for legislation to be passed that will provide a more permanent solution.” yvonne.gonzalez@gmgvegas. com / 702-990-2464 / @ymgonzal