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Catherine Cortez Masto: “Dreamers contribute $810 million each year to our economy in…”

Featuring: Catherine Cortez Masto, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Nevada

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Catherine Cortez Masto Advocates for DACA and Dreamers Amidst Legislative Challenges

Published | Video Starts at 01:50

They've become a part of our workforce, and they pay billions of dollars in taxes, and they are woven into the fabric of every community in Nevada. And I will say, across this country, Dreamers contribute $810 million each year to our economy in Nevada alone. They love this country, and it is their home. As we celebrate the 13th anniversary of DACA, we must remember that the young people who became the first, first DACA recipients are now in their 30s and 40s. (01:50–01:58)

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