Katko Joins Republicans in Their Attempt to Crush Dreams of 142,800 Young People in New York
Last night, John Katko joined Washington Republicans in voting against creating a pathway to citizenship for nearly 150,000 young people who have played by the rules and know no home other than New York.
The American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which was unanimously supported by Democrats, provides an earned path to permanent residence for Dreamers and eligible individuals under Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure—programs protecting individuals in the United States whose countries of origin are experiencing ongoing armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary conditions.
This critical bill provides vital protections to up to 2.5 million immigrants who have spent their lives in the United States, but according to the Congressman defending Dreamers is nothing more than “messaging.”
Really?
“John Katko continues to vote against the interests of Central New Yorkers,” said DCCC Spokesperson Christine Bennett. “New Yorkers know that protecting Dreamers and creating a pathway to citizenship for young people who have done nothing wrong is more than a talking point, it’s the right thing to do. John Katko may have forgotten this, but voters will remember.”
###