Ohio's Policy Kitchen

Crackdown on Dreamers could cost Ohio millions

Posted on 12/21/17 by Daniel Ortiz in Revenue & Budget

The clock is ticking for Congress to pass the Dream Act, which would protect immigrants brought to the United States as children. If they don’t act, Ohio’s economy could be harmed as thousands of young immigrants are forced off the books and into the shadows. On September 5, the Trump Administration announced it would end DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), which grants immigrant youth temporary relief from deportation and gives them authorization to work lawfully. Trump passed the decision to a deeply divided Congress, saying protecting young immigrants is up to them. [image:1] Photo: Los Angeles March for Immigrant Rights by... read more