Introduction I chose to examine the support for the DREAM (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors) Act for this project. A strong connection to the issue as an undocumented youth myself inspired me to learn about my community’s perspective on legislations for undocumented immigrants, especially undocumented students. According to College Board, approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high schools all over the country each year (Gonzales, 2009).The DREAM Act would open the possibility of having a lawful status and eventually a U.S. citizenship for some of those undocumented students who meet certain requirements. They may qualify for in-state tuition because the legislation would repeal section 505 of the
