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CONGRESSWOMAN ROSS QUESTIONS SECRETARY MAYORKAS ABOUT DOCUMENTED DREAMERS IN
HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE


SECRETARY MAYORKAS SHARES CONCERNS ABOUT THE UNCERTAIN FUTURES OF THE CHILDREN
OF LONG-TERM VISA HOLDERS


JULY 26, 2023

In a House Judiciary Committee hearing today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02)
asked Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about
the urgent need to protect more than 250,000 young immigrants, commonly known as
“Documented Dreamers.” The children of long-term visa holders, Documented
Dreamers grow up in the United States, attend American schools, and graduate
from American universities. Because of the decades-long visa backlog, these
young adults are forced to self-deport at the age of 21 if they cannot find a
new status.

Congresswoman Ross asked: “When I met with the Documented Dreamers, which I do
quite frequently because they have learned how to petition the government for
redress of their grievances, I am struck by the love of this country and their
eagerness to contribute to all of our welfare. Their stories are some of the
most compelling that I've heard during my time in Congress. Does your department
have any plans to protect these deserving young adults who have done everything
right, been here legally, and are losing their ability to live in this country
through no fault of their own?”

Secretary Mayorkas responded: “Congresswoman, I share your concern for these
individuals who have indeed contributed so much to this country and who know no
other country but this one. I can assure you I will follow up with vigilance on
the questions that you have posed and respond as promptly as possible.”

Earlier this year, Congresswoman Ross reintroduced the bipartisan,
bicameral America’s CHILDREN Act with Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), which
includes age-out protections as well as a path to permanent residency for the
children of long-term visa holders.




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