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Debating the DREAM Act: Rewarding Illegal Immigrants or Advancing the American Dream?
Norman and Florence Brody Public Policy Forum presents:
Debating the DREAM Act: Rewarding Illegal Immigrants or Advancing the American Dream?
This Brody Forum will seek a balanced exploration of the pros and cons of both the federal and Maryland DREAM Acts. It will be structured as a moderated panel discussion with five participants: Two proponents of DREAM Acts, one addressing the federal bill and the other the Maryland law; and two opponents, again one addressing the federal bill and the other the Maryland law.
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Opening Remarks
William E. Kirwan, Chancellor of the University System of Maryland
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Moderator
Douglas Besharov, Professor at UMD School of Public Policy
Federal Dream Act
Pro
Frank Sharry
Founder and Executive Director of America’s Voice
Con
Mark Krikorian
Executive Director for the Center for Immigration Studies
Maryland Dream Act
Pro
The Honorable Alexander Sanchez
Secretary of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation
State of Maryland
Con
The Honorable Patrick McDonough
(R-Baltimore/Harford Counties)
House of Delegates
State of Maryland
The event will include a full discussion on many of the contentious issues surrounding DREAM Acts, including fundamental issues about the nature of our diverse American community, the rule of and respect for law, and concepts of fairness toward immigrants as well as native born.
