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Just get it done, get these people out of limbo

Students and supporters gather Tuesday to protest President Donald Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This was the second of two rallies at the courthouse in Mount Vernon protesting the DACA decision.
Students and supporters gather Tuesday to protest President Donald Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This was the second of two rallies at the courthouse in Mount Vernon protesting the DACA decision. SCOTT TERRELL Associated Press

I sympathize with children brought to this country who have become thoroughly Americanized and who no longer speak the language of their native country or know its customs.

Our legislators must reform immigration laws to address this and other travesties allowed to fester and create a legion of people with no country. I support President Trump in rescinding DACA and demanding Congress address immigration reform within the next six months.

It’s his only leverage to get Democratic leadership on board with immigration reform, as it is such a useful and destructive tool for them. I simply don’t know what the heck is holding up the Republicans – just get it done! Take these people out of limbo legally, not by dictatorial executive order.

Sandra Whaling, Springville

This story was originally published September 7, 2017 at 3:15 PM with the headline "Just get it done, get these people out of limbo."

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