Democrats on Tuesday are renewing a push on a bill to give a pathway to citizenship for some illegal immigrants, including those who came to the U.S. as children and were protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program – and conservative groups are urging Republicans not to play ball.

The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on "The American Dream and Promise Act," which would give a path to citizenship to millions of illegal immigrants who either came as minors, who were given Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or have deferred enforced departure (DED).

A number of Republicans in both chambers have expressed openness to some form of permanent status for DACA recipients, often as part of a broader immigration agreement. A handful of House Republicans voted for the House version of the bill.

But conservative groups and immigration hawks are warning Republicans not to buckle under the pressure and to instead focus on the crisis at the southern border.

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