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San Francisco leaders and DACA recipients call for Congressional action after federal announcement
Summary
Mayor Ed Lee, City leaders and DACA recipients held a City Hall gathering Sept. 5 to call for Congress to protect Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients after a federal announcement to rescind the program. City officials pledged local support, announced upcoming hearings and emphasized legal assistance and Know Your Rights workshops.
Mayoral leadership and immigrant-rights groups gathered at City Hall Sept. 5 to respond to the federal announcement rescinding DACA, calling on Congress to pass humane legislation and pledging local support for affected residents.
Mayor Ed Lee said San Francisco would press Congress for action and described DACA recipients as "diligent students, dedicated workers" who contribute to the city's economy and civic life. "We have to have…
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