Velázquez on DACA Ruling

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement after a federal district court judge ruled against President Trump's decision to end DACA, requiring the program to resume and accept new applicants.

"Time and again, the courts have rejected the President's hate-filled attempts to terminate DACA, and, now, the courts have ruled the program must accept new applications. This ruling is a testament to the nearly 700,000 young Dreamers who have shown the nation their courage and persistence in the face of Trump's bigoted decision. While the Court's verdict is a step in the right direction, finding a permanent solution for Dreamers remains urgent. To this end, I will keep fighting in Congress to pass the DREAM Act."