Contact: Kenza Hadj-Moussa, 612-386-9556
September 5, 2017
NEWS STATEMENT
St. Paul—Today, the Trump Administration announced its decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy. Since President Obama ordered the measure, approximately 800,000 youth who are undocumented, or Dreamers as they’ve called themselves, have been protected from being deported from the United States. Many have lived here most of their lives. Thousands of Minnesota Dreamers await further action from Congress. TakeAction Minnesota released the following statement:
“We believe in a Minnesota where all people feel safe to live in their communities, to thrive, and to belong. TakeAction Minnesota stands in solidarity with undocumented youth and their families – people who have made this country their home and who should have the opportunity to realize their dreams.
President Trump’s decision to end DACA has fueled fear across our state—for our friends, families, neighbors, classmates, and colleagues. With the legal status of Dreamers left in the hands of Congress, Minnesota’s Congressional Delegation must stand up for members of our community, and for unity.”
We urge Minnesotans to join Navigate MN and other partners at a march and rally today at 4 p.m., starting at the GOP headquarters in Minneapolis.
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TakeAction Minnesota is a statewide, multiracial people’s organization working to advance democracy and equity through organizing, political action, and campaigns. The organization has offices in St. Paul and Duluth.
