Rather than uphold American values of protecting children, the majority in the House of Representatives voted late last night to pass legislation that attacks refugee children, women, and families, and abandons immigrant youth who have become entrenched in our communities.
With last night’s vote, House Republicans turned a cold shoulder to Central American child refugees who have endured unspeakable violence to give them a one-way ticket back to possible death. Their border-spending bill also would waste millions of dollars to further militarize the southern border. In a second malicious vote, House members voted to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and prohibit other administrative actions that could provide relief for undocumented youth who were raised in and have contributed to our nation. Finally, it would deny immigrant survivors of domestic violence work authorization.