WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth
Circuit upheld a lower court decision that found the Deferred
Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program unlawful. On a
bipartisan basis, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) has
supported granting permanent legal status to Dreamers since 2009
and first called for establishment of the Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in 2012. Following is a statement
on the decision by Tom Cochran, USCM
CEO and Executive Director:
"The Fifth Circuit's decision yesterday finding DACA unlawful
creates great concern among America's mayors and uncertainty for
DACA recipients, their families, and their communities across the
country. Dreamers and their families are our neighbors, our
friends, our colleagues, and members of our families. They are
integral to the fabric of the American tapestry and contribute
immensely to our culture, our communities, and our
economy.
"While the U.S. Conference of Mayors will continue to
participate in legal challenges to overturn this unfortunate
decision, only Congress can resolve this issue. Before it
adjourns for the year, this Congress must pass legislation that
will enable Dreamers – people who have lived in America since they
were children and built their lives here – to earn lawful permanent
residence and eventually American citizenship if they meet certain
criteria. America's mayors stand ready to work with Congress to
make this happen."
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