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Harris County Commissioners urge Congress to pass American Dream and Promise Act; public comments support DACA
Summary
Commissioners Court adopted a resolution supporting the American Dream and Promise Act of 2025; dozens of constituents testified in support, including DACA recipients and immigrant-rights advocates.
Harris County Commissioners Court on March 27 adopted a resolution urging Congress to pass the American Dream and Promise Act of 2025, which supporters say would provide conditional permanent status and a pathway to lawful permanent residency for qualifying Dreamers. The court approved the resolution after public comment from DACA recipients, immigrant-rights groups and faith leaders.
The resolution, introduced by Commissioner Lesley Briones and sponsored by Commissioner Adrian Garcia, notes local impacts of DACA — estimating more than 31,000 DACA…
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