Breaking: The number of DREAMers is far greater than commonly known: 3.6 million, analysis of immigration figures shows

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   The huge number of DREAMers - undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children - is often overlooked. Why? Public attention has been focused on 800,000 mostly young DREAMers accepted into DACA, the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. A number so large raises the stakes for legislators in the dispute over whether to deport DREAMers, allow them to stay under prescribed conditions or provide them with a path to citizenship. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM   Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108