-- last week, three leaders of the undocumented youth movement in the United States crossed the border into Mexico and turned themselves in at the Morley border crossing near Nogales, AZ, along with [six] other DREAM Act-eligible youth currently living in Mexico. They took this courageous step because they are fighting to reunite families separated by the border and mass deportation policies, including their own. These youth are the victims of our broken immigration policy, and they deserve to come home to the United States, where they can continue to work towards fulfilling their dreams of higher education."
In a July 30 press release announcing the delivery of the Obama letter, Rep. Honda said: "These courageous, undocumented young people shine a light on the painful family separation caused by our broken immigration system. One who took part in this protest is Lizbeth Mateo, a constituent. It had been 15 years since she last saw her family in Mexico, and overcame incredible odds to gain admission this fall to Santa Clara University Law School. While we are working hard to achieve comprehensive reform in Congress, DREAMers like Lizbeth need action now for the opportunity to live, learn, and succeed in our country."
President Obama has not responded to the letter.
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