Living the Dream

Last week began the nationwide spread of the Dream Act bill in Washington D.C. People came from across the country in order to give their support or disagreement to the bill.
Manny Salas-Abarca, a student from Missouri State, ventured to Washington to share his views on the purposed bill. When asked why he supports the Dream Act, Manny replied, “It’s higher education for undocumented students, that’s the future. These are students who have been here most of their lives."
The new version of the Dream Act gives immigrants who are not citizens to have more rights in becoming a citizen. Immigrants who have graduated high school and have maintained a good moral standing would be allowed to obtain conditional lawful permanent resident. Under this condition the person would either have to go to college, join the military, or complete so many hours of community service. At the end of the condition, if one of the qualifications have been met the immigrant can rightfully become a U.S. citizen.