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    Commentary: DACA allowed me to pursue my dreams. We must continue to fight for its survival

    by Michelle Villegas Tapia, Chicago Tribune Jun 20, 2023 2 minutes
    Immigration advocates rally to urge Congress to pass permanent protections for DACA recipients and create a pathway to citizenship, near the U.S. Capitol June 15, 2022 in Washington, D.C..

    I was a Dreamer for many years, and this month marks the 11th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. I want to honor all of the young people like me who were given the opportunity to pursue their dreams thanks to this program and assure you that Democrats will continue to fight for you, for us, so that we can continue dreaming.

    When I was 2 years

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