Wednesday, November 16, 2011
DREAM Act legislation:
The purpose of the Development, Relief and Education of Alien Minors Act, also called the DREAM Act, is to help those individuals who meet certain requirements, have an opportunity to enlist in the military or go to college and have a path to citizenship which they otherwise would not have without this legislation. Supporters of the DREAM Act believe it is vital not only to the people who would benefit from it, but also the United States as a whole. It would give an opportunity to undocumented immigrant students who have been living in the U.S. since they were young, a chance to contribute back to the country that has given so much to them and a chance to utilize their hard earned education and talents. (source)
Michael Masters, a Clark University undergraduate students and a great supporter of the DREAM Act legislation, explained the issues raised by the bill and led a discussion on why (or why not) the bill should be legislated, possible implications of the DREAM Act, and other issues related to US immigration policies.
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