Statement from the Coalition for the American Dream on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Hearing in DACA Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Date: October 10, 2024
Contact: press@coalitionfortheamericandream.us

Washington, D.C. – The Coalition for the American Dream (C4AD), which comprises more than 100 of the nation’s top businesses and trade associations representing every major sector of the economy and millions of U.S. workers, today released the following statement following oral arguments before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in the case against the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy:

“With today’s Fifth Circuit Court hearing on the latest challenge to DACA, the Coalition for the American Dream reaffirms our unwavering support for Dreamers. These individuals are vital to our economy, contributing nearly $42 billion annually to the GDP. Our findings underscore the immense economic potential Dreamers hold for our nation’s future. We call on Congress to urgently pass a bipartisan solution that provides permanent protections and allows Dreamers to continue contributing to America’s success. Our businesses, communities, and economy depend on it.”

Earlier this year, C4AD led the publication of a comprehensive report entitled “Forfeiting the Trillion-Dollar Dream” which provides details of the staggering economic and societal costs of ending the DACA program. The Coalition also affirmed its support for DACA in an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

For additional information, please visit: coalitionfortheamericandream.us.

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