P-Turk
AP Language
12 December 2016
“Each year, approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high school, many at the top of their classes, but cannot go to college, join the military, work, or otherwise pursue their dreams” (The DREAM Act). In the past, undocumented immigrants couldn’t come to US legally until the DREAM Act was legalized. According to the White House the DREAM Act is a legislation drafted by both Republicans and Democrats that would give students, whose parents are undocumented immigrants a change to contribute to our country’s well-being by serving in the US armed forces or perusing a higher education. Prior to this, the DREAM Act will allow to have the brightest and successful future for these students, who know no other home (Get the Facts). It …show more content…
According to “New American Economy”, “Passing the DREAM Act would add $329 billion to the U.S. economy” (The Economic Benefit). While, others desire this Act to be repealed, one doesn’t realize how Dreamers help our country grow bigger and more successful. As explained by the Congressional Budget Office, the DREAM Act will cut deficit by $1.4 billion and increase government revenues by $2.3 billion over the next 10 years (Get the Facts). This emphasized the importance of Dreamers and what they bring to the “table”. Considiring these factors it can be concluded that the DREAM Act has its own positive aspects and by increasing revenues it gives more opportunities to others who are in need. Additionally, a 2010 study from the University of California, Los Angeles exemplifies that with those extras earning that Dreamers have, they will purchase cars, homes, and other goods to drive economic growth and that could generate between $1.4 trillion and $3.6 trillion of income over their careers (DREAM Act). Overall, the effect that the DREAM Act has on population and US is effectively