As
an organization dedicated to uplifting and empowering Latino youth to
become leaders across all industries, we are beyond saddened to hear
that the President and his team have overturned DACA and that his
Administration continues to work against this country’s founding
principle, the American Dream.
This
nation needs unity and leadership now. Not only do we have DACA
Hurricane Harvey victims dealing with the loss of their homes and
neighborhoods, but now in their darkest hour, they along with many
others, are faced with the grim reality of being deported and torn from
their families and a life they have always known as home.
CHCI
urges the Administration to rethink its actions towards a community
that has obeyed laws, contributed as citizens and fought to pursue their
American Dream.
An
estimated 16 percent of DACA recipients have purchased their first home
after receiving DACA. Among 25 years and older, this percentage rises
to 24. Another estimated 6 percent of DACA beneficiaries have started
their own businesses, about double the rate of Americans as a whole at
3.1 percent. Additionally, at least 72 percent of the top 25 Fortune 500
companies employ DACA recipients. DACA participants have worked with
and for this country, serving in our military, stimulating the economy,
currently providing aid to our Texas community and now are facing the
possibility of being removed from the place they were raised and are
helping build.
We
will not be discouraged and actions such as these only unite us and
fuel us in our continued efforts to provide better opportunities for our
community and future leaders.
We
will fight for the next generation of leaders, continuing to work
towards a bipartisan solution that acknowledges these 800,000 DREAMers’
contribution and undeniable potential for positive impact on America.
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