Hispanic advocacy group weighs in on President's immigration shift

HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Many are still talking about the President's new immigration policy, calling it an unprecedented move.

The policy will stop the deportation of some young illegal immigrants. It's a decision Hispanic advocate Hilda Mary Esquerra said is a step forward for the Latin community.

"I think it's a very positive move to help the dozens of these kids that are in the United States," Esquerra said.? "They fear of being deported any minute and this brings a lot of relief for them and their families to be able to pursue their dreams and serve this wonderful country they call home."

Under the new policy, people younger than 30 years old who came to the United States before they were 16 years old, pose no criminal or security threat, and were successful students or served in the military can get a two-year deferral from deportation.

"What this administration is trying to do is keep people in this nation that are trying and making a contribution to our country," said WAFF 48 Legal Analyst Mark McDaniel.? "They are getting an education. They would be valuable according to the administration in our work force that they can help our society out."

?The policy change is expected to potentially affect between 800,000 and more than 1-million people.

Esquerra said this change could promote a rise in scammers again immigrants.?

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