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AIR DATE: June 18, 2012
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The Obama administration made a bold move on Friday when it announced it would stop deporting some undocumented immigrants. In an executive order President Obama said young undocumented people who have no criminal background, came to the U.S. before they were 16 and who are in school can apply for work permits and be spared deportation for up to two years. In Nevada several DREAM Act supporters have rallied in support of the bill which would provide a path to citizenship for immigrants who came to the country as children and who serve in the military. We talk with undocumented students and a political expert about the ramifications of the Obama decision.
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David Damore, political science professor, UNLV
Blanca Gamez, DREAM Act supporter
Hector Torres, DREAM Act supporter
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i agree the books have been published and it informs people on how to go about adjusting their status but its not as EASY as the book makes it sound. i know people who have been in the "Procedure" for over 20 years. So its not a choice they make, trust me because no one would want to be in that situation. so do a little reading yourself and educate on the procedure that you want people to follow
Rudy –
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I listened to Ms. Gomez, who is trying to become a citizen tell us that she drives ILLEGALLY, etc. My grandparents came here from Poland after waiting for a permit to leave.Upon arrival at Ellis Island (legally) they went thru the immigration process i.e. someone had to vouch for them that they would not be a burden on this country; they went to night school and learned English right away. I'm bothered by illegals who we support with our schools, welfare, food stamps, etc. Other nationatlities have assimilated obeying our laws and learning our language. How would I be in Mexico w/out speaking Spanish. Another area that bothers me is why do non-citizens get the right to vote?? If a citizen needs a ballot in another language, they don't deserve the right to vote. Obama needs those votes and doesn't care about our future of America so he promises them everything. Why don't they learn English . They broke our law coming here illegally and should not receive any benefits. They should be deported. I hope Gomez gets a summons and learns to obey our laws.I don't want these illegals driving without license and ins. We need ins., etc., why don't they???
Linda –
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I think that Sheila is not seeing the whole picture. When they have jobs without ID that means they are getting paid UNDER the table so they are not paying taxes like we AMERICANS. They also drive down wages because they are willing to work for a lower amount. If they were LEGAL they would work only for a fair price and everyone would be paid better.
Rachel –
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John
Didn't our Ancestors steal this land from the Native Americans? now we called it ours don't we does that make it right ? Pleas think about this!!!!
Rudy –
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I agree with Esther, Blanca does NOT respect our laws because she is here illegally. You can call it undocumented but it is still illegal for her to be here. She said it is not easy to get her papers but she has had many years to work on it, what has she done, what steps has she taken. There is more than a license that is different between us. I actually do respect our laws while she breaks them. So does she pay taxes? Who is hiring her without a license?
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Esther
people can get get insurance and register a car just like everyone else in the state even without a Drivers License. People that get their Drivers License suspended or revoked drive as well and they should not, and you mean to tell me you have never ran a stop light or gone over the speed limit or done anything to where you have not broken the law? lets reflect on what we have done before we start attacking others.
Rachel
one question for you? what do you know about the immigration system that we currently have? and the same goes for you have you ever gotten a speeding ticket or gone over the speed limit? because let me tell you that is breaking the law, and yes she pays taxes, what makes you think that she doesn't does she have a tax exempt card when she goes to the store? and just a little side note when people work they get taxed the only difference is they don't get the money back later..... and i don't recall her saying she worked so pay attention to her story before you make judgement...
Rudy –
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@ Rudy, NO I have NEVER received a speeding ticket, Thank you very much! If she is working without a being a citizen then she is getting paid under the table, HELLO, that means she is not getting taxed. I said IF she is working, not that she is so you need to pay attention. Also IF she is working then the company she is working for is also breaking the law, so now she is including others in this. It is sad. No I don't know anything about the immigration laws and how to become a citizen and I never claimed to know anything BUT Blanca said she has been here for, what, 16 years. One would think that if she and her family really wanted to follow the law that they would all be legal now and not UNDOCUMENTED!
Rachel –
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@Rachel glad you haven't gotten a ticket, to clear stuff up she is not working so that is the end of that. secondly i recommend that you do a little research on immigration laws because even if they have been here for 16 years they might still be in the same situation as the processing time can be up to 20 years if not more (this is what normal people don't understand, people are not in the situation because they choose not to do anything, but because its a long process)
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