Texas congressional Democrats fear "dreamers" will lose benefits

Texas Democrats in Congress are bracing for the possibility of the Trump administration ending benefits for people who were brought into the United States illegally as children.

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U.S. Reps. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Dallas, and Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, said they've each worked with Proyecto Inmigrante, an advocacy group based in North Texas, to provide assistance to local immigrants and their families. In 2016, Veasey also introduced the American Dream Promise Act, which did not pass. It would've ensured undocumented students were not barred from applying to public universities that they would otherwise qualify for entry.

"At a time when the immigrant community is facing unprecedented uncertainty, communities need to be aware of their rights regardless of their immigration status," Veasey said. "I will continue to fight for these young people who contribute their talents to the only country they've ever called home."