CFT Posts DACA Resources

Dear Local Leaders,

(Presidents, Treasurers, Staff, Executive Council)

As you may know, on Tuesday the President decided to make the cruel and heartless decision to eliminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program that protects more than 800,000 young, undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children. Within hours both Randi and Josh sent out statements condemning the move and pledging support for our students, parents and community members who are impacted by the decision.

Below you will find links to resources and information we have compiled on DACA for you to share with your members. Please let me know if there are any additional resources that you have found to add to the list.

Together we will continue fighting to lift-up what is best about our America - a nation that celebrates our differences, instead of using them as a tool to stoke fear in one another. Together we will:

• Raise our voices in outrage at the President’s cruel and inhumane action
• Call on Congress to take immediate action by passing the bi-partisan Dream Act of 2017 that protects immigrant youth, and
• Demonstrate America’s support and welcome of immigrants.

Finally, if you haven’t contacted your representative to pass the federal DREAM Act, please do so immediately using the AFTs e-action center. 

Educator Resources

Congress.gov

• DREAM Act

California Federation of Teachers

• Creating Safe Havens 

American Federation of Teachers

• Protecting our Students
• September 12 DACA Town Hall co-hosted by AFT, National Immigration Law Center, United We Dream, Teach For America, Education Trust, Stand For Children and E4E. Register here.

Southern Poverty Law Center's Teach for Tolerance Program

• Immigrant and Refugee Children: A Guide for Educators and School Support Staff

National Education Association

• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Resources
• 5 questions educators are asking about ICE raids and supporting immigrant youth

California School Board Association

• Students Impacted by Immigration Status
• Legal Guidance Providing All Children Equal Access to Education, Regardless of Immigration Status

United We Dream

• Here to Stay

Immigrant Legal Resource Center

• What do I Need to Know About DACA
• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals resources

National Immigration Law Center

• Things you need to know since DACA repeal

In Unity,

Jeff

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Jeffery M Freitas | Secretary Treasurer

California Federation of Teachers