Hoyer Meets with University of Maryland President Dr. Wallace Loh and DACA Recipients

COLLEGE PARK, MD – This afternoon,Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) met with University of Maryland President Dr. Wallace Loh and DACA recipients from the University of Maryland. Since the Trump Administration rescinded the DACA program in September, 122 individuals have lost their protections each day.

"I want to thank Dr. Loh for hosting today's important discussion," said Congressman Hoyer. "I was so proud to be with such an extraordinary group of young people. They each bring different skills and talents to their communities, and sending them away would be extremely detrimental to the Fifth District, to Maryland, and to the nation."

"I've met with many DREAMers and have heard so many compelling stories" continued Congressman Hoyer. "The DREAMers at the University of Maryland are just as American as any other Marylander. There's no reason why Congress can't solve this crisis right now to ensure they can stay here and have a path to citizenship. I will continue to call on my Republican colleagues to stand up and work with Democrats to protect DREAMers. I join in thanking Dr. Loh and the University of Maryland for their commitment to these courageous students."