Additionally, the governors noted that more than 12,000 Dreamers already lost their protective status and are at risk to deportation. They emphasized that
According to them, “This is not a theoretical peril, but in fact an immediate and urgent one, because more than 100 young people in our cities and towns are losing their protective status every day. Those numbers will accelerate dramatically without a legislative fix.”
“We stand with these young American immigrants not only because it is good for our communities and a strong American 21st century economy, but also because it is the right thing for our nation to do.”
Wolf signed the letter along with the following governors:
- John Kasich of Ohio
- Steve Bullock of Montana
- Brian Sandoval of Nevada
- Governors Phil Scott of Vermont
- Roy Cooper of North Carolina
- Gary Herbert of Utah
- John Hickenlooper of Colorado
- Charles Baker of Massachusetts
- Mark Dayton of Minnesota
- Bill Walker of Alaska
House Republican said DACA is an urgent matter
Earlier this month, 34 Republican lawmakers in the House of Representatives demanded a permanent legislative fix for DACA. They told Speaker Paul Ryan that DACA is an urgent matter.
