What if Anglo-Americans rallied to her cause based on shared ethnicity?
English immigrant Lauren Bell, currently residing in Madison, Georgia, has received a deportation order, effective on her 21st birthday, on January 28th, 2013.
Lauren was brought to the U.S. nine years ago by her parents. She has resided in Madison since 2003. She has graduated from high school and is now a junior in college.
Wait a minute—isn’t Lauren covered by President Obama’s unilaterally-declared, unconstitutional, Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals (DACA)?
After all, DACA was designed for young people who
Were “under the age of 31 on June 15, 2012”. Lauren qualifies.
“Came to the United States before their 16th birthday.” Lauren qualifies.
“Have continuously resided in the United States between June 15th, 2007, and the present.” Lauren has been in the U.S. since 2003.
“Are currently in school, graduated from high school…” Check.
“Have not been convicted of a felony, a ‘significant’ misdemeanor, or three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.” Check again.
So what’s the problem? Why isn’t Lauren Bell covered by DACA?
Well, here’s the ridiculous reason: DACA is for young people who
“…had no valid immigration status on June 15, 2012.”
In plain English, that means they must be illegal aliens.