AIDING UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS

— With this victory for pro-immigration policy in Arizona, advocates are pushing for movement on federal legislation for Dreamers. Following the approval of Proposition 308, the President’s Alliance for Higher Education and Immigration called on Congress to act on legislation for Dreamers and undocumented students.

— “We must also note that this victory does not absolve Congressfrom the need to act. Congress needs to pass a permanent, legislative solution before the end of this year to ensure Dreamers and other undocumented students have an opportunity to stay in the U.S.,” Christian Penichet-Paul, director of the alliance’s higher ed immigration portal and state policy, said in a statement.

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