Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) have introduced the Dream Act, S. 874. If passed, the bill would grant amnesty and lifetime work permits to more than 2 million illegal aliens who meet certain requirements. Unlike the H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, S. 874 would not grant amnesty to foreign citizens, most of whom first came to the country illegally, who have received Temporary Protected Status or Deferred Enforced Departure.
The text of the legislation has yet to be released, but the version introduced by both Sens. Graham and Durbin during the previous Congress would grant amnesty to more than 2 million illegal aliens who entered the country prior to their 18th birthday and have maintained continuous presence in the U.S. for the 4 years prior to enactment. To be eligible:
“These young people have lived in America since they were children and built their lives here,” Sen. Graham said. “There is support across the country for allowing Dreamers — who have records of achievement — to stay, work, and reach their full potential. We should not squander these young people’s talents.”
“This is a matter of simple American fairness and justice,” Sen. Durbin said.
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