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Lucille Roybal-Allard: “I just want to point out that while DACA recipients are protected, the fact is there are probably about 100,000 Dreamers…”

On the recordApril 10, 2018
I just want to point out that while DACA recipients are protected, the fact is there are probably about 100,000 Dreamers who currently are barred from applying for DACA who are vulnerable to deportation.
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Lucille Roybal-Allard
California

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Roybal-Allard highlights the vulnerability of Dreamers not eligible for DACA.

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