"Dreamers" Immigration status

The debate surrounding a pathway to citizenship for “Dreamers”—young people brought to the United States as children, who identify as Americans in every way except on paper—touches on both moral and practical considerations. Here’s why an accelerated and legitimate path to citizenship for Dreamers is fair but essential for our society and economy. The Democrats have been parading this opportunity as a talking point for “Dreamers” for decades but have done nothing. Can we please get in front of the Democrats on this issue? I have read that a goal of the Democrats is to allow illegal immigration so they can get “blue” votes. Let’s get in front of this issue and create a concrete, easy, and manageable process that will allow Dreamers automatic citizenship, after being vetted to support each individual’s contribution to the U.S. and their alliance to the U.S. Getting in front of this will derail the Democrats and potentially cause a liberal frenzy, while potentially garnering support from this population for Republicans.

1. Moral Responsibility and Shared Values

Dreamers, many of whom were brought to the United States at a very young age, have grown up immersed in American values, attending American schools, and participating in American communities. They identify as Americans, often with limited or no connection to the country of their birth. It’s unjust to hold them accountable for choices made when they had no agency or voice. By providing a clear path to citizenship, we’re acknowledging their lives, contributions, and shared commitment to our nation. We send a message that America stands by its values of fairness, inclusivity, and opportunity for all.

2. Economic Contributions and Growth

Dreamers contribute significantly to the U.S. economy. They pay taxes, start businesses, and fill crucial roles in industries experiencing labor shortages, such as healthcare, education, and technology. According to studies, granting citizenship would enable Dreamers to fully participate in the economy, leading to higher wages, increased spending, and, ultimately, more significant economic growth. Over their lifetimes, Dreamers are expected to add hundreds of billions of dollars to the U.S. economy, further underscoring how a path to citizenship benefits everyone.

3. Strengthening Communities and Reducing Uncertainty

The absence of citizenship status leaves Dreamers in a state of constant uncertainty, impacting their mental health, stability, and ability to plan for the future. An accelerated path to citizenship would provide them with the security and stability necessary to invest in their communities more fully, pursue higher education, and achieve homeownership. It would allow them to engage as permanent members of their neighborhoods without fear, contributing to a more stable, integrated society.

4. Strategic Workforce Solutions for the Future

As our nation faces a shrinking workforce and an aging population, providing Dreamers with a path to citizenship addresses a pressing workforce need. Many Dreamers are highly educated and trained in fields where we face shortages, such as healthcare and STEM. By supporting Dreamers’ ability to stay and work in the U.S., we’re investing in the skills and talents necessary to meet the demands of our economy. Removing barriers to their participation is an investment in America’s future competitiveness on the global stage.

5. Bipartisan Public Support and Policy Efficiency

Polls consistently show that a majority of Americans, across the political spectrum, support citizenship for Dreamers. An accelerated path to citizenship aligns with this public opinion and would help build trust in the immigration system by addressing an issue that has bipartisan support. Moreover, a structured, expedited process would reduce the administrative backlog in the immigration system, allowing resources to be focused on other urgent immigration needs.

Conclusion

In sum, an accelerated and legitimate path to citizenship for Dreamers is not only a matter of justice and humanity but also a smart economic and social policy. Dreamers are already contributing to American society, and granting them citizenship would enable them to do so fully. By embracing them, we uphold our values, invest in our future, and foster a more inclusive, resilient nation.

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Many children born in America, to parents that are American Citizens, have dreams too. Why don’t their dreams matter? Why is it official government policy to prioritize the well being of aliens over our own children?

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The bottom line is that their parents are criminals and brought them along on the criminal path.

There is NO legal status that is acceptable. Deport one and all. No incarceration, they’ve already been too much of a drag on the finances of the country.

I agree with you. These are as American as any American born. They’re innocent and I’m sure they’ll be happy with just being legal and not living in fear of getting deported. They’re not after benefits. They just wanna be able to stay home. This is their home.

I’m curious how you come to the conclusion they’re “not after benefits.”

There is tremendous benefit to being a citizen of the US. Citizens are entitled to all the protections that the Constitution affords. Citizens are entitled to vote, and frankly, all citizens should consider it their sacred duty to once a year show up in person with photo ID on Election Day to vote for every political office from dog catcher to President. Only then can we assure that it is a government by the people, of the people, and for the people. But I digress.

Citizens are eligible for government services of various types on the federal, state and local level at various times in their lives.

Anyone who was born here of parents who decided that their first act was to be a criminal one (illegally entering the country) does NOT deserve citizenship.

The sins of the parents are often visited on the children and grandchildren. We were warned.

They’re not after benefits. These are people who come from countries where nothing is given for free. These are people who are used to earning what they get. So, I don’t think they care about the benefits, they just wanna work and not live afraid to get separated from their loved ones. Citizenship is very different than a work permit or being here legally. But anyways, let’s put those aside and speak of the ones who were brought here. If you are speaking from the Bible. Are you a Christian? Where’s your mercy? I’m speaking of the innocent children that were brought here by their parents. This is their home, this is all they’ve ever known. Some of them don’t even speak the language of the country they belong to, again, the parents’ fault, you are absolutely right on that. Everything IS their parents’ fault. Sins have consequences you’re right, but I remember a Jesus who stood between the woman and the people who were gonna stone her to death, based on the law, she deserved it, but God had mercy and gave her grace. Republicans spoke of innocents in the womb, made your voice heard, but won’t speak for the innocents living among you? Btw me and my family are Christian too, we supported Trump. But on this matter, I think some things need to be taken into consideration. I understand your stance too. This is such a complicated matter. May God give us wisdom and may God’s will be done. God bless America. God bless you.

I appreciate your comments and I am Roman Catholic who follows the traditional faith as a sedeprivationist.
Mercy is pointless without justice. If someone murders my husband, I can and should forgive him, but that does not mean that in a civilized society a penalty should not be imposed.
Unfortunately, in every war - and make no mistake, this is a war on our sovereignty - there are innocents. But parents who put their children in harm’s way by choosing to start their life in a new country by making their first act ILLEGAL ENTRY into that country deserve no quarter, nor do their children.
Yes Jesus stood between the crowd and the woman accused of adultery. He also told her to go and sin no more. In the Old Testament we have many, many more examples of God’s Justice - again necessary because Justice and Mercy walk hand in hand. I point you to Lot’s story and the fate of his wife along with the fate of the people in those two pagan cities Douay-Rheims Bible, Genesis Chapter 19.

This is MY home and the children of illegal criminals have no right to claim it from me, nor do they have the right to its liberties and protections.

IF you want them to stay, I would propose that they can NEVER have citizenship status nor can their criminal parents. MAYBE if they remain on the right side of the law while living here, then the third generation MAY be eligible for citizenship.