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Opinion roundup from the Right: We need to stick up for Dreamers; skills-based immigration isn’t a bad idea

A demonstrator holds a sign that reads "ICE Keep Your Hands Away from DACA Families, Releases Daniel" during a demonstration in front of a federal court on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in Seattle. AP photo/Ted S. Warren
A demonstrator holds a sign that reads "ICE Keep Your Hands Away from DACA Families, Releases Daniel" during a demonstration in front of a federal court on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in Seattle. AP photo/Ted S. Warren
By Debbie Lord for The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Aug 30, 2017

A roundup of editorials from the right includes a pitch to keep Dreamers in the country, a look at why President Donald Trump would pardon Joe Arpaio and why skill-based immigration makes sense.
1. Dreamers deserve to stay in this country
From The Florida Times-Union: We should support Dreamers in their efforts to stay in this country.

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2016 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, left, is joined by Maricopa County, Ariz., Sheriff Joe Arpaio during a new conference in Marshalltown, Iowa. President Donald Trump has pardoned former sheriff Joe Arpaio following his conviction for intentionally disobeying a judge's order in an immigration case. The White House announced the move Friday night, Aug. 25, 2017, saying the 85-year-old ex-sheriff of Arizona's Maricopa County was a "worthy candidate" for a presidential pardon. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

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2.  This is the rule of law?
From the Augusta Chronicle: Should Sheriff Joe know what's legal and support it?
3. The case for skills-based immigration
From The National Review: It makes sense in many ways to support skills-based immigration.
For opinions from the opposite side of the political spectrum, click here for a roundup from the left.

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