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On March 6th, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the fate of Dreamers, immigrants with DED, and TPS Holders.

While more than a decade of organizing for the Dream Act made everyone familiar with DACA and the status of undocumented youth, Rep. Nadler broke down exactly what is TPS and what would happen if it was cancelled.

At #HJC hearing @RepJerryNadler explains TPS and the threat of cutting it.#TPSJustice pic.twitter.com/f2H4CWC7qe

— Working Families United (@wfucoalition) March 6, 2019

Jin Park came to the US at a young age and now is a Rhodes Scholar. He testified why DACA recipients need permanent status.

Jin Park testified his first words in school were “Home Alone,” taken from the movie. Now he’s a scholar. #DreamAndPromiseNow pic.twitter.com/G6SJYKP24E

— Working Families United (@wfucoalition) March 6, 2019

Yazmin Irazoqui Ruiz of the NM Dream Team explained that the terrorizing policies of Sheriff Arpaio drove her family from Arizona. And made the case for permanent protections for DACA recipients.

"I know some say that young people with #DACA should be protected for a price. They call for more immigration enforcement which would put my mother in danger in exchange for my safety.

Protecting me in exchange for increased danger for my community is not protection at all." pic.twitter.com/7lOrb6Jy7H

— United We Dream (@UNITEDWEDREAM) March 6, 2019

#DreamAndPromiseNow #HereToStay #ProtectTheDream #TPSJustice #BeyondLiberianDED pic.twitter.com/sBTsNqR8Ho

— Peniel Ibe (@PenielIbe) March 6, 2019

read her full testimony here

Yatta Kiazolu whose DED status could end in a matter of days if Congress does not act swiftly powerfully discussed the effort of her working family and her aspirations as a historian.

Yatta Kiazolu POWERFULLY testifies that it is her aunties and her entire working family that made her and her studies possible.

Her legal status could be terminated in a matter of days.#BeyondLiberianDED #TPSJustice #HJC pic.twitter.com/88ALssOvrn

— Working Families United (@wfucoalition) March 6, 2019

Read her full testimony at UndocuBlack here.

TPS holder, father of four, and coordinator of the National TPS Alliance, Jose Palma brought the room to tears with his explanation of what life in limbo means and what contributions TPS holders make.

“There is nothing temporary about our families.” – @TPS_Alliance Coordinator Jose Palma#TPSJustice #ResidencyNow pic.twitter.com/aoUmJcUWED

— NDLON (@NDLON) March 6, 2019

Incredible testimony from Jose Palma of @TPS_Alliance: The reconstruction of New Orleans, businesses in Boston, and most importantly… our families, all made possible by TPS.#DreamAndPromiseNow #TPSJustice pic.twitter.com/aLCAVmL2RX

— Working Families United (@wfucoalition) March 6, 2019

Read his full testimony at the TPS Alliance here

Rep. Nadler asked Palma to explain how he explains the limbo to his children. There are more than 275,000 US Citizen children whose parents have TPS and are facing an uncertain future.

The question: “How do you explain the uncertainty you’re going through to your children?” – @RepJerryNadler

Watch Jose Palma of the @TPS_Alliance’s answer.#DreamAndPromiseNOW #TPSJustice pic.twitter.com/SWIVErxTu5

— Working Families United (@wfucoalition) March 6, 2019

Kiazolu has had both TPS and DED and is by all means a dreamer. Rep. Lofgren asked her why the fate of the different programs should be saved together.

.@RepZoeLofgren asks Kiazolu (who’s had both TPS and DED and is a dreamer as well) why these should be solved together.

She names the common bond everyone who has different status holds.#DreamAndPromiseNOW #TPSJustice #ProtectTheDream pic.twitter.com/7C2d0tr65o

— Working Families United (@wfucoalition) March 6, 2019

Rep. Cohen of Tennessee – unlike the Administration – investigated conditions in Honduras, key to understanding the need for TPS and the risk to people who would be sent back.

The Administration cut TPS contrary to its own agencies assessment of its necessity.

.@RepCohen of Tennessee investigated the country conditions in Honduras and confirmed the risk and danger of what would happen if we don’t #SaveTPS.#DreamAndPromiseNOW pic.twitter.com/E8ezfAJXOU

— Working Families United (@wfucoalition) March 6, 2019

Rep. Cicilline summarized the situation. He apologized that Dreamers, DED and TPS holders have yet to get the place they deserve and have earned and thanked the witnesses for what they’ve done for the country.

Incredible summary from @RepCicilline – it’s not just a one sided equation, we BENEFIT from dreamers and TPS holders being here.#TPSJustice #DreamAndPromiseNow pic.twitter.com/LKgotwuqlm

— Working Families United (@wfucoalition) March 6, 2019

While the Hearing continued, Representatives and advocates rallied outside and announced the soon to be introduced legislation, the Dream and Promise Act (HR6)

Listen to @RepYvetteClarke speak about why she is joining Dreamers, TPS beneficiaries, DED holders, and faith leaders braving the frigid cold in DC to demand we pass the Dream and Promise Act. #TPSJustice #DreamAndPromiseNOW pic.twitter.com/JPArgYUwL0

— CWS (@CWS_global) March 6, 2019

Rep. Raskin gave witnesses the opportunity to answer – in 15 seconds or less – “What does America mean to you?”

Each witness had 15 seconds to respond to the question, “What does America mean to you?” by @RepRaskin.

I dare you to listen to their answers and tell me that they shouldn’t have permanent protections.#TPSJustice #DreamAndPromiseNow pic.twitter.com/egMNifptGm

— Working Families United (@wfucoalition) March 6, 2019

And while the Committee hearing discussed the fate of TPS holders and Dreamers, the people whose fate is in limbo filled the halls and met with Representatives to build support for legislation that would give them a stable future.

"TPS gave my family hope. And by giving me a work authorization, it allowed me to get a union job at Disney where I had a say in my wages and working conditions for the first time ever." – Wilna, of @UNITEHERE_CFL #WednesdayMotivation #TPSJustice #HJC #1u pic.twitter.com/7gusDCUpdc

— UNITE HERE (@unitehere) March 6, 2019

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Highlights from the House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Dream and TPS

While more than a decade of organizing for the Dream Act made everyone familiar with DACA and the status of undocumented youth, Rep. Nadler broke down exactly what is TPS and what would happen if it was cancelled.

Jin Park came to the US at a young age and now is a Rhodes Scholar. He testified why DACA recipients need permanent status.

Yazmin Irazoqui Ruiz of the NM Dream Team explained that the terrorizing policies of Sheriff Arpaio drove her family from Arizona. And made the case for permanent protections for DACA recipients.

Yatta Kiazolu whose DED status could end in a matter of days if Congress does not act swiftly powerfully discussed the effort of her working family and her aspirations as a historian.

TPS holder, father of four, and coordinator of the National TPS Alliance, Jose Palma brought the room to tears with his explanation of what life in limbo means and what contributions TPS holders make.

Rep. Nadler asked Palma to explain how he explains the limbo to his children. There are more than 275,000 US Citizen children whose parents have TPS and are facing an uncertain future.

Kiazolu has had both TPS and DED and is by all means a dreamer. Rep. Lofgren asked her why the fate of the different programs should be saved together.

Rep. Cohen of Tennessee – unlike the Administration – investigated conditions in Honduras, key to understanding the need for TPS and the risk to people who would be sent back.

Rep. Cicilline summarized the situation. He apologized that Dreamers, DED and TPS holders have yet to get the place they deserve and have earned and thanked the witnesses for what they’ve done for the country.

While the Hearing continued, Representatives and advocates rallied outside and announced the soon to be introduced legislation, the Dream and Promise Act (HR6)

Rep. Raskin gave witnesses the opportunity to answer – in 15 seconds or less – “What does America mean to you?”

And while the Committee hearing discussed the fate of TPS holders and Dreamers, the people whose fate is in limbo filled the halls and met with Representatives to build support for legislation that would give them a stable future.

Watch the full hearing here

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While more than a decade of organizing for the Dream Act made everyone familiar with DACA and the status of undocumented youth, Rep. Nadler broke down exactly what is TPS and what would happen if it was cancelled.

Jin Park came to the US at a young age and now is a Rhodes Scholar. He testified why DACA recipients need permanent status.

Yazmin Irazoqui Ruiz of the NM Dream Team explained that the terrorizing policies of Sheriff Arpaio drove her family from Arizona. And made the case for permanent protections for DACA recipients.

Yatta Kiazolu whose DED status could end in a matter of days if Congress does not act swiftly powerfully discussed the effort of her working family and her aspirations as a historian.

TPS holder, father of four, and coordinator of the National TPS Alliance, Jose Palma brought the room to tears with his explanation of what life in limbo means and what contributions TPS holders make.

Rep. Nadler asked Palma to explain how he explains the limbo to his children. There are more than 275,000 US Citizen children whose parents have TPS and are facing an uncertain future.

Kiazolu has had both TPS and DED and is by all means a dreamer. Rep. Lofgren asked her why the fate of the different programs should be saved together.

Rep. Cohen of Tennessee – unlike the Administration – investigated conditions in Honduras, key to understanding the need for TPS and the risk to people who would be sent back.

Rep. Cicilline summarized the situation. He apologized that Dreamers, DED and TPS holders have yet to get the place they deserve and have earned and thanked the witnesses for what they’ve done for the country.

While the Hearing continued, Representatives and advocates rallied outside and announced the soon to be introduced legislation, the Dream and Promise Act (HR6)

Rep. Raskin gave witnesses the opportunity to answer – in 15 seconds or less – “What does America mean to you?”

And while the Committee hearing discussed the fate of TPS holders and Dreamers, the people whose fate is in limbo filled the halls and met with Representatives to build support for legislation that would give them a stable future.

Watch the full hearing here