“We do live in fear, and that’s violating our rights too. Nobody should live in fear. Not having the DREAM Act right now is affecting a lot of people. And it’s affecting our human rights, and I feel that the government might not realize that. Or maybe it does, but I don’t know why it hasn’t been passed, if that connection is made. It’s inhumane.”
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Our current policies shortchange families and harm the development of young children.
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Read MoreEnding child labor remains one of the world’s most pressing challenges. Overcoming this challenge will require new ideas, new ways of thinking and innovative solutions.
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