The DREAM ActAfter about twelve years of the DREAM Act circulating through Congress, many people on both sides of the issue are unsure of what will happen. For some, the fact that it has been around for a long time without much progress means the DREAM Act will not pass. On the other side of this issue, Dreamers continue to fight to keep the DREAM Act in effect, so that all immigrant students can continue to pursue their post-secondary education and not have to interrupt their education at the end of the 12th grade. These young immigrants were brought here when they were younger and have lived in the United States most of their lives. They are known as dreamers because many of them cannot continue their education due to the obstacles placed on them due to their undocumented status. Those who wish to pursue postsecondary education must pay higher out-of-state tuition costs. Passage of the DREAM Act will pave the way for legalization for educated and dedicated individuals who will continue to contribute greatly to the American economy and in many other ways. The majority of undocumented students were brought to the United States as young children, and they “should have the opportunity to remain in the country they call home” (Bennion). The DREAM Act legislation should be passed and become law; in a way, this will be beneficial for both parties involved, for young immigrants and for the United States. If this is not possible, an alternative should be sought. The DREAM Act could be incorporated into comprehensive immigration reform, or the government could seek to grant Dreamers and other immigrants temporary legal status. "The Alien Minors Development, Relief and Education Act would provide undocumented youth with the opportunity to legally reside... middle of paper ...... it: Greenhaven Press, 2013. At issue. Rep. of “The Future of Immigrant Children”. The Future of Children (Spring 2011). Opposing viewpoints in context. Internet. April 21, 2014.Ling-Ling, Yeah. “Children of illegal aliens should not go to college and obtain legal status.” What rights should illegal immigrants have? Ed. Merino Christmas. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2010. At issue. Rep. extract from “A dream for some, a nightmare for others”. Daily Californian, October 19, 2007. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Internet. April 21, 2014. Ruark, Eric A. and Matthew Graham. “Immigration increases poverty in the United States.” Poverty. Ed. Romain Espejo. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2012. Opposing Viewpoints. Rep. of “Immigration, Poverty, and Low Wages: The Harmful Effect of Unskilled Immigrants on American Workers.” FairUS.org. 2011. 3-17. Opposing viewpoints in context. Internet. April 21. 2014.