WASHINGTON — As lawsuits and congressional Republicans aim to take down President Barack Obama’s programs to aid young undocumented immigrants who have been in the U.S. for years, he told six of them at the White House Wednesday that he wouldn’t let that happen.
“I want to be as clear as possible: I will veto any legislation that got to my desk that took away the chance of these young people who grew up here and who are prepared to contribute to this country that would prevent them from doing so,” Obama said after meeting with the Dreamers, echoing previous veto threats.
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Arteaga-Rodriguez said he thanked the president for DACA and DAPA, which may benefit his mother because his sister is a U.S. citizen. He said the policy has changed his life, and he wants others to apply so they can do the same.
“It will open up a lot of doors for you, and not only that, you’ll feel more secure,” said Arteaga-Rodriguez, who works with the advocacy group Mi Familia Vota. “I know I do after applying for DACA.”
