February 09, 2018
Dear Member of Congress,
I am writing to urge you to support a bi-partisan solution that ensures all DACA-eligible individuals can continue their education at a Minnesota State institution.
At LeadMN, we believe every student has the potential to be a leader that will help solve tomorrow’s challenges. Thousands of DACA students are attending our two-year community colleges—talented and hardworking students that just want to pursue the American Dream. They are no different than any other students pursuing their education to contribute to our community, other than that they came to this country because of a parent’s decision.
That is why LeadMN, the statewide student association representing the 180,000 students attending Minnesota community and technical colleges, urges Congress to immediately adopt a permanent solution for DACA-eligible students so that 6,000 Minnesota students and over 800,000 individuals nationwide no longer have to live in uncertainty. At LeadMN we have heard countless stories about how our students now live in fear without the protections granted by DACA. The rescission of DACA threatens the lives of students and strips them of their dreams of receiving an education and applying their knowledge in the workforce.
We cannot turn our back on students. It is critical that Congress pass bipartisan legislation to ensure that DACA-eligible individuals can continue their education. With over 86% of Americans in support of a right to residency for undocumented immigrants and the March 5th deadline quickly approaching, Congress must take immediate action to support DACA-eligible individuals.
Sincerely,
Isaac Jahraus
President
651-203-9460
pres@leadmn.org