The State Central Committee passed several resolutions in support of DACA and with guidance regarding the recent streak of hate incidents in Iowa.
Today, the State Central Committee of the Iowa Democratic Party officially announced several resolutions reaffirming the Party’s commitment to protecting the American Dream for all residents of Iowa.
“Our goal with these resolutions was to make clear that we stand with the people. We stand for opportunity for all because we know that discrimination and hate only makes us weaker. Iowa is stronger when Iowa is committed to creating a welcoming community that ensures every family has a shot at the American Dream. We can’t let the politics of selfishness and division win. No one gets left behind; we can only rise up together,” said Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price.The resolutions are as follows:
Resolution: The Iowa Democratic Party supports all DACA recipients and calls on the U.S. Congress to pass the DREAM Act and establish a clear pathway to citizenship.
Resolution: The State Central Committee of the Iowa Democratic Party encourages Democrats to reach out to local government bodies and employers to have the difficult conversations on race, ethnicity and national origin, and to ask what their policies are and identify our allies.
Resolution: A resolution stating that Iowa should be recognized as a safe state for DACA recipients.