Congressional Democrats must hold the line on the DREAM Act

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Without options and on the verge of losing the protections that allow them to remain in the only country they know, hundreds of undocumented youth have descended on the nation's capital, putting everything on the line to pass the bipartisan DREAM Act.

These courageous men and women have staged sit-ins and "die-ins" at the offices of members of Congress - Republicans and Democrats alike - to urge them not to vote for a spending bill without this critical piece of legislation. With some exceptions, DREAMers have been greeted with pleas for patience. They have been assured Congress will address their status before the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program officially expires in March, perhaps even sooner.

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