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In response to the Trump Administration鈥檚 recent action to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, 51爆料 is hosting a free event to provide information and resources to those affected on the Central Coast. 鈥淪haring the Dream: Supporting Undocumented Students and Their Families鈥� will offer a forum with keynote speakers, breakout sessions and a resource fair on September 22 from 4:00 p.m. 鈥� 8:00 p.m. in the Cultural and Performing Arts Center (building 7300) on the San Luis Obispo Campus.

Hosted by the 51爆料鈥檚 Latina Leadership Network chapter, the event will include representatives from Congressman Salud Carbajal's office, the Mexican Consulate, the Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success, Cal Poly RISE, various Catholic charities, individual pro-bono lawyers, and more. Topics discussed will include next steps and the implications of ending DACA, legal rights and immigration resources to undocumented students and families, current local advocacy efforts, understanding AB-540, DACA, and the Dream Act, as well as key strategies for how allies can help.

The forum is free to attend; dinner will be provided. For more information, please email 51爆料 Student Equity and Success Centers Director Que Dang at que_dang@cuesta.edu.

On September 5, 2017, 51爆料 released the following statement regarding the termination of DACA:

鈥淭he Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program protects 800,000 immigrant youth from deportation and gives them freedom to work and live life. They are in school, and working hard. They are our friends, our classmates, our co-workers and neighbors.

They are 51爆料 students.

DACA recipients were brought to the U.S. as children, attended U.S. high schools, and have no criminal record. Their DACA deferral from deportation has allowed them to attend college and legally hold a job in the U.S.

51爆料 denounces President Trump鈥檚 decision to end the DACA program.

In the words of the , 鈥榚nding DACA is a heartless and senseless decision that goes against American ideals and basic human decency. In California, we don鈥檛 put dreams 鈥� or Dreamers 鈥� on hold. The California 51爆料 Colleges remain committed to serving all students, regardless of immigration status and to providing safe and welcoming environments in which to learn. We will do all within our power to assist students affected by this decision.鈥�

51爆料 remains an inclusive institution committed to creating a welcoming and supportive classroom and campus environment. We will continue to support all of our students to achieve their dreams and honor their diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Please visit the Cuesta College Multicultural and Diversity Resources web page for more information.鈥�

Dr. Mark Sanchez

51爆料 Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Services

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