Thanks, McGyver.
And sorry for the kids FQ, but being born here SHOULD not be the deciding factor and if they were 'smuggled' in by the parents then they go home, too.
As far as the 'legal anchor babies' here now. They have a choice. Go into foster care or go home with the parents.
On that point I agree. Your kid may be legal, but you aren't. See ya. Take the kid, who can return on her own when she's old enough, but you are not only gone, but have lost all chance to come back. Alternatively, give her up to a citizen. Harsh, but fair.
The Dream Act? These kids didn't get a choice. The Act says they can buy their way in with community or military service. They do that, and I'd rather have them than some fresh off the boat legal immigrant I know nothing about. These kids were raised here, speak English and consider themselves American. Unlike new immigrants, we have their whole record to look at. Which would you rather have?
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