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Napolitano: DHS Not Looking to Deport 'DREAM Act Students'

Yes the article is from "Fuxors" news,lol but it looks like the DHS Secretary is further reiterating the memo as outlined by the Assistant Secretary of ICE on not removing potential Dream act students.

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Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano denied that the Obama administration is trying to unilaterally execute immigration policies contained in the stalled DREAM Act -- but at the same time she said it "doesn't make sense" to deport illegal immigrant students who would be covered by the proposal.

Her comments Tuesday on Capitol Hill suggest that even if the DREAM Act does not pass, federal immigration officials will not target illegal immigrants who would otherwise be given a reprieve under the bill.

The DREAM Act is a proposal that would give illegal immigrants who came to the U.S. as children a chance at legal status if they complete two years of college or military service. Democrats are pushing a new version of the bill after it died in the Senate last year.

Though the latest proposal stands little chance of advancing in the GOP-dominated House, the administration recently issued a memo that covered similar ground. The memo from Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director John Morton instructed staff to consider 19 factors when exercising "prosecutorial discretion" -- or the discretion an ICE attorney has in deciding whether and how to pursue or dismiss an immigration case.

The list includes factors similar to those in the DREAM Act, like whether someone arrived in the U.S. as a "young child," is pursuing an education or has served in the military.

Questioned about DHS enforcement Tuesday at a Senate hearing on the DREAM Act, Napolitano confirmed that the department is not interested in deporting "DREAM Act students."

"We have provided information about what it would take to do removal of everyone in the country. It's obvious that those resources aren't available, and when you're talking about DREAM Act students, it really doesn't make sense," Napolitano said.

At the same time, Napolitano denied that the recent ICE memo was being used to get around the failure of Congress to pass the DREAM Act. She said the administration's enforcement of illegal immigration is "unparalleled," but that federal officials are trying to make that enforcement as effective as possible.

"We simply don't see appropriations necessary in order to remove everyone who is technically removable from the United States, so we have to set priorities," Napolitano said.

In doing so, the department has tried to mostly target serious criminal offenders for deportation. The recent ICE memo stressed that factors like a criminal history should weigh against illegal immigrants in federal custody, while factors like whether someone came to the U.S. as a child should weigh in their favor.

"They really do focus on those who ... are the greatest risk to public safety," Napolitano said Tuesday.

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, questioned Napolitano on whether her department has ever asked Congress for the resources necessary to fully enforce immigration law.

Napolitano twice said her department has provided Congress with "information" about what it would take to remove 11 million people.

"You are not answering my question," Cornyn shot back.

Re: Napolitano: DHS Not Looking to Deport 'DREAM Act Students'

then what the fuck is the hold up?? pass the damn thing already!!!!
Obama needs to be more involve in this shit.. where you at MR.PRESIDENT??

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This is just as good as TPS.

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Originally Posted by DA User (Post 224014)

This is just as good as TPS.

No its not.

Edit: Please don't confuse people that are new to the board. This is NOT as good as TPS. You do not get travel authorization nor work permits like TPS(Temporary Protected Status for anyone that doesn't know). There's a difference between blind optimism and delusional comparisons.

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Originally Posted by DA User (Post 224014)

This is just as good as TPS.

No This is shit they are feeding us and you seem to be gladly accepting it.

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hold the deportation and toy with us like puppets? telling me to hold my breath and i will live. its like a heartattack waiting to happen...today or tomorrow then might kick us out....need something concrete

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Originally Posted by NoWhereToRun (Post 224063)

They are not going to kick anybody out. Ever wonder why Sessions doesn't introduce a mass deportation bill already? Why doesn't he do so since he hates immigrants so much? They want to keep undocumented workers here but they don't want them to work legally. Bitter truth. They know how much their states need some of these undocumented workers especially in the meat packing and agriculture industries. I really hope more states start adopting Arizona style SB1070 laws so that their respective economies start struggling just like what we're seeing in Alabama and Georgia. Not trying to offend anyone but this is only way to put pressure on Federal government.

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Originally Posted by greentea (Post 224029)

What I mean by TPS is that they have blocked deportations for Dreamers.

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Originally Posted by DA User (Post 224075)

What I mean by TPS is that they have blocked deportations for Dreamers.

No they didn't you retard. They're only shifting priority deportation to other high level offenders.

You contribute nothing to this forum and your misinformation is affecting a lot of people around here.

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Originally Posted by DA User (Post 224075)

What I mean by TPS is that they have blocked deportations for Dreamers.

Seriously Pradeep, shut up for once.

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one more reason for us to step up, come out, and put on the pressure! we are immune to their racism people!

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DHS Not Looking to Deport 'DREAM Act Students?

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Meet Julio
This entry is part of a weekly post on DREAM-eligible youth who are facing deportation, despite President Obama and his administration saying they are not a priority. Tell President Obama to stop deporting undocumented youth. Imagine having to leave your own country because your very own life is being threatened by gangs.

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Meet Miguel
This entry is part of a weekly post on DREAM-eligible youth who are facing deportation, despite President Obama and his administration saying they are not a priority. Tell President Obama to stop deporting undocumented youth. Miguel Aparicio was in his 20s when the DREAM Act was first introduced. Initially brought up 2001

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Meet Elier
This entry is part of a weekly post on DREAM-eligible youth who are facing deportation, despite President Obama and his administration saying they are not a priority. Tell President Obama to stop deporting undocumented youth.

Source: http://www.dreamactivist.org/

Can someone tell me why are these dreamers facing deportation?

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Originally Posted by Harvard (Post 224080)

Right. That is what I meant.

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Originally Posted by MIdreamer (Post 224146)

DHS Not Looking to Deport 'DREAM Act Students?

Source: http://www.dreamactivist.org/

Can someone tell me why are these dreamers facing deportation?

Because this is a brand new policy introduced about a week ago. Those DREAMers were facing deportation earlier than this policy...

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