Grassroots Political Activism in Athens, Georgia
Grassroots Political Activism in Athens, Georgia
Immigrants' Rights

A4E Condemns the Removal of DACA and Pledges to Support Immigrants

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For the past five years, child immigrants under the age of 16 have been protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, created by President Obama. Recipients of DACA (often referred to as DREAMers) are enabled to contribute to American society: DREAMers attend school, work, and are protected from deportation. Because DACA requires a spotless criminal record, recipients are those who have exuded the utmost principles of citizenship. Overall, DACA benefits American society arguably more than it benefits DREAMers themselves.

This morning, the Trump administration announced the end of DACA.

Athens for Everyone is calling on our community to take action. You, personally, can help protect our DREAMers.

There is still time for Congress to overturn the decision.

  • Georgia residents, contact Senators Perdue (404-865-0087) and Senator Isakson (770-661-0999) to ask them to co-sponsor the DREAM Act.
  • Text “RESIST” to 50409 and construct a message detailing why you support the DREAMers. The automation will set up a fax to your representatives’ offices.
  • Sign the petition to support the Bridge Act, which will help DREAMers stay in the U.S.
  • Contact the White House directly at 202-456-1111 to defend DACA.
If you are undocumented, know your rights and options.

  • If you have a work permit, driver’s license, identification card, and/or SSN, they are still valid until their expiration date.
  • You may be eligible to apply for other protected immigration status. Talk to an immigration lawyer if you are able.
Donate to local organizations designed by and for immigrants.

The listed actions will only take a few minutes of your day. Spare a few minutes to stand up for what is right, to protect our community, and to support our immigrant neighbors. We also reiterate our opposition to all deportations and our support for a straightforward and widely accessible path to citizenship for ALL immigrants. We stand for the human rights of all members of our community as we pursue a fully just society- Everybody In, Nobody Out!  

We also reiterate our opposition to all deportations and our support for a straightforward path to citizenship for all immigrants – DREAMers, their parents, and everyone else, too. We stand for the human rights of all members of our community as we aim for a fully inclusive society, from healthcare to great schools to citizenship – Everybody In, Nobody Out!

Athens for Everyone
9/5/2017

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