Dreamers face barriers as immigration program falls short
The two year deportation deferral and work permits for undocumented immigrants who arrived before age 16 failed to transform many lives. About 40 percent lacked new jobs after permits and 45 percent saw no pay rise. Even with degrees, many struggle to gain relevant work.
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Santos
United States
Roberto Gonzales
Harvard University
Graduate School of Education
Gonzales
New Haven Style Community ID Cards Spur Iowa City Talk
Iowa City considers a municipal ID program to aid residents including undocumented immigrants. The idea, supported by the Human Rights Commission and university researchers, mirrors New Haven and San Francisco models aimed at easing police interaction, opening bank accounts, and improving public safety.
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Johnson County
Iowa City
Midwest
New York City
Human Rights Commission
University of Iowa Law
Stella Burch Elias
Elias
United States
New Haven
Conn
Rica Matos
Elm City
Matos
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Janelle Rettig
Rettig
Misty Rebik
Center For Community Change
Washington, D.C
Lisa Wilson
Wilson
San Francisco
Mercer County
New Jersey
Lee Defense and
Maria Juega
Juega
Nancy Quellhorst
Ira Mehlman
Federation For American Immigration Reform
Matt Hayek
Janet Lyness
Coralville
North Liberty
Lyness
Roberta Till-Retz
Joe
Iowa River
Till-Retz
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Santa Ana
Reyes
Antonia Rivera
Mexico
University of California, Irvine
Rivera
Los Angeles Times
Kenia Rojas
Coalition For Humane Immigrant Rights
New Haven, Conn
Gregg. Hennigan
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