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Rep. Thompson Condemns Decision to End DACA Initiative

September 5, 2017

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement in response to President Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative:

"I strongly condemn President Trump's decision to end the DACA initiative, creating fear and confusion for the 800,000 DREAMers in the United States.

"DREAMers embody and practice the best of our American values: hard work, patriotism, and action. They are our neighbors, colleagues, soldiers, educators, engineers, doctors, and entrepreneurs. They are as much a part of our communities and collective American story as any one of us.

"I urge President Trump to reconsider this decision and act to defend DREAMers as he's previously promised to do. As a Member of Congress, I will continue to do everything I can to protect DREAMers, including calling on House Republicans to bring the DREAM Act to the Floor for a vote."