A revision to the DREAM ACT could potentially affect the
number of applicable students attracted to CSULB -- a Hispanic serving institution.
The DREAM ACT stands for the development relief and education
of alien minors. First introduced in 2001, the bill continues to lack Senate
approval. The DREAM ACT intends to provide citizenship for alien minors if they
complete two years of higher education or two years of military service.
“It’s a good thing. That way they [illegal immigrants] can
contribute, opposed to being a parasite,” said Aaron Wild, a senior business major.
Florida senator, Marco Rubio wants to change the bill. Rubio
wants to grant alien minors a legal status within the country through a
nonimmigrant visa instead of citizenship. By changing the bill, Rubio intends
to get Senate approval.
“The change is still good because at least it will give them
[alien minors] hope,” said Juan Salazar a freshmen political science major.
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