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We Must Pray

The DACA program is very near and dear to me as I personally know some DREAMers. They are hard-working people, people I am immensely proud of. We must pray for their continued protection against deportation and their chance at a life in the only country most of them have ever seen as/called home.

Some articles to read on this:

 Washington Post
Center for American Progress (mentioned in WP article)


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