A group of hundreds of undocumented youth known as ‘Dreamers’ came to Washington this week to bring their uncertainty about the lack of action by lawmakers.
They got a response from Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., alongside Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev, spoke about joining and defending the program known as DACA.
“My message to Senate Republicans is this: Work with us,” Schumer said in front of the Capitol. “Work with us on this widely supported policy so we can reach an agreement that will protect families and strengthen our economy.”
Senate and House leaders kicked off the post-election lame-duck period with similar pledges to prioritize legislation to permanently protect recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, a long-time goal of immigrant advocates.
But even Democratic leaders acknowledge their efforts may fall short, with a slate of legislative tasks quickly filling up Congress’ calendar through the end of the year, opposition from some Republicans and the prospect of an increase in migration levels.
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