The Dream Act( Pro Dream Act)

The Dream Act

The Dream Act, also known as the Development Relief Education for Alien Minors Act is a "Bipartisan (support for two party lines) that addresses the tragedy of young people who grew up in the United States and have graduated from high schools, but whose future is circumscribed by our current immigration laws;" as told by the National Immigration Law Center. The Dream Act is not only a proposed bill but a dream many youths hold to accomplish life longing goals for a better future and progress to make a better living than their parents.

The Dream Act was first introduced by Senator Orrin Hatch in the 107 th Congress which took place in 2001. The Act failed to get 60 votes in order to bring the bill for discussion or legislation. Until recently it was reintroduced after several other times but now with stronger support and supporters. Introduced on March 26, 2009 by Senators; Dick Durbin and Richard Lugar and House of Representative's members; Howard Berman, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, and Lucille Roybal-Allard.

Each Year about 65,000 illegal youths who were brought to the US based on their parents decision and are talented, have good moral character and have served the Us in a positive way are being denied to go to college, get a decent job or not further continue with their studies because they are denied due to their immigration status and the fear of immigration authorities. The Dream Act would eliminate both the fear and will enable thousands of children to continue with their lives in America legally. Before a state law prevented undocumented children to attend public schools until congress challenged it and found it "Unconstitutional," now they can attend until the 12th grade without the school asking about their legal status. Although, they can't attend any higher education due to a 1996 act called, The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act. The Act prevents college education because it doesn't allow in-state tuition benefits without knowing their immigration status. The Dream Act would repeal the 1996 Act allowing them to get more Education past the 12th grade and enable them to attend college. It would also make it fair