President Obama Halts Deportations of Young, Undocumented Immigrants

[The following information was taken from a press release issued by the Los Angeles Democratic Party].

Los Angeles County Democratic Party Chair and California Democratic Party Vice Chair Eric C. Bauman released the following statement on President Obama's announcement to halt deportations of young undocumented immigrants:

"The Los Angeles County Democratic Party applauds President Obama for his historic decision to cease deportations of young undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children and providing a method for them to receive a permit to work.

"Finally, these young people can stop living in the shadows and pursue the American Dream that they grew up aspiring to achieve.  President Obama and the many young DREAMers have demonstrated exceptional courage in the fight to make America stronger by ensuring equality and justice for all."

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