Some states are working towards their own version of the Dream Act.
At this time the issue around the Dream Act was highly contested.
The new policy is imposed by executive order and therefore stops well short of what the Dream Act would provide.
The Dream Act places the burden of proof on the applicant.
Will you help to stop deportation of innocent students who qualify for the Dream Act?
An individual would be required to demonstrate eligibility for the Dream Act by a preponderance of the evidence.
The other, known as "The Dream Act," would help children of illegal aliens gain access to college and become legal.
Djou was one of eight Republicans who voted for the Dream Act.
In that context, even a measure like the Dream Act, which highlights the most appealing cases, can have trouble gaining traction.
The Dream Act also contains a one-year application deadline.