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The right is ready for DACA as long as there is a strong border behind it

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer outside a home where a tunnel under the border was recently found, in Calexico, Calif., March 21, 2005. Enthusiasm for the Trump administration's policy on deportations is high among ICE agents, many of whom chafed under the Obama administration's mandate to focus on gang members and other serious criminals.

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An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer outside a home where a tunnel under the border was recently found, in Calexico, Calif., March 21, 2005. Enthusiasm for the Trump administration's policy on deportations is high among ICE agents, many of whom chafed under the Obama administration's mandate to focus on gang members and other serious criminals.
By Debbie Lord for The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Jan 17, 2018

The right is ready for DACA as long as there is a strong border behind it

Is diversity really what we want in the United States? Plus, a look at DACA from a Dreamer’s perspective and from the governor of Florida.

Opinions from the right:

I'm a DACA recipient, and I'm anything but a burden on our economy

From The Citizen Times: A DACA recipient argues his case for a deal to keep Dreamers in the U.S.

DACA and border security are just common sense

From Florida Gov. Rick Scott: How can someone be against securing our borders in this day and age?

Is diversity a strength, and should strength be a core value?

From the National Review: Exactly what kind of diversity makes us stronger?

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