Facebook, Google, Microsoft,other Tech companies dare Trump: To lobby for immigrant 'Dreamers' to remain in U.S.
Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Intel,
Uber, IBM are among over 40 Tech giants planning to launch a coalition to demand legislation
that would allow young, illegal immigrants to stay in U.S.
The over two dozen major companies in
technology and other industries are planning to launch a coalition to
demand legislation that would allow young, illegal immigrants a path to
permanent residency.
The group known as the Coalition for the American Dream intends to ask Congress to pass
bipartisan legislation this year that would allow these immigrants,
often referred to as "Dreamers," to continue working in the United
States.
Google, Microsoft Corp, Facebook Inc, Intel Corp, Uber Technologies Inc , IBM Corp, Marriott International Inc, Uber and Univision Communications Inc and other top U.S. companies are listed as membersof the coalition.
This is in response to President Donald Trump's September decision to allow the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to expire in March. The program, established by former President Barack Obama in 2012, allows approximately 900,000 illegal immigrants to obtain work permits.
About 800 companies signed a letter to Congressional leaders after Trump's decision, calling for legislation protecting Dreamers. That effort was spearheaded by a pro-immigration reform group Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg co-founded in 2013 called FWD.us.
Many of the companies that endorsed that letter are named as joining the new coalition. The group has planned to take out ads in news publications, though this is subject to change, according to an email last week seen by Reuters.
"Dreamers are part of our society, defend our country, and support our economy," said one of the coalition documents, which is being shared by the group to recruit additional companies.
A signup form for the group said 72 percent of the top 25 Fortune 500 companies employ DACA recipients.
Speaking on the issue,Intel spokesman Will Moss said in a statement "We're pleased to join with other organizations in urging Congress to pass legislation to protect Dreamers."
Also speaking ,Matthew Wing a spokesman for Uber, said, "Uber joined the Coalition for the American Dream because we stand with the Dreamers. We've also held town halls, provided legal support and launched an online Dreamer Resource Center for any of our drivers."
Trump campaigned for president on a pledge to toughen immigration policies and build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico. He has left the fate of DACA up to Congress.
Google, Microsoft Corp, Facebook Inc, Intel Corp, Uber Technologies Inc , IBM Corp, Marriott International Inc, Uber and Univision Communications Inc and other top U.S. companies are listed as membersof the coalition.
This is in response to President Donald Trump's September decision to allow the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to expire in March. The program, established by former President Barack Obama in 2012, allows approximately 900,000 illegal immigrants to obtain work permits.
About 800 companies signed a letter to Congressional leaders after Trump's decision, calling for legislation protecting Dreamers. That effort was spearheaded by a pro-immigration reform group Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg co-founded in 2013 called FWD.us.
Many of the companies that endorsed that letter are named as joining the new coalition. The group has planned to take out ads in news publications, though this is subject to change, according to an email last week seen by Reuters.
"Dreamers are part of our society, defend our country, and support our economy," said one of the coalition documents, which is being shared by the group to recruit additional companies.
A signup form for the group said 72 percent of the top 25 Fortune 500 companies employ DACA recipients.
Speaking on the issue,Intel spokesman Will Moss said in a statement "We're pleased to join with other organizations in urging Congress to pass legislation to protect Dreamers."
Also speaking ,Matthew Wing a spokesman for Uber, said, "Uber joined the Coalition for the American Dream because we stand with the Dreamers. We've also held town halls, provided legal support and launched an online Dreamer Resource Center for any of our drivers."
Trump campaigned for president on a pledge to toughen immigration policies and build a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico. He has left the fate of DACA up to Congress.
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