Policy Analysis and Advocacy Activity Paper: The DREAM Act (original) (raw)
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The DREAM Act is bipartisan legislation designed to aid young immigrants raised in the U.S. who wish to pursue higher education or military service, providing them a pathway to citizenship contingent on certain requirements. This paper discusses the context of the DREAM Act against the backdrop of restrictive immigration laws like the IIRAIRA and argues for the ethical and economic merits of supporting immigrant education benefits. The advocacy plan entails targeted communications to lawmakers and community engagement through surveys and public opinion tracking to influence policy reform.
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