Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted against a bill that would restart deportations of young undocumented immigrants known as DREAMERS. Larsen voted against a homeland security funding bill after the House of Representatives voted to attach an amendment ending deferred deportation action for young undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children and have no criminal records.

“The House of Representatives sent an ominous warning to thousands of young immigrants today,” Larsen said. “The Republicans’ vote to restart deportations of DREAMers makes it abundantly clear that comprehensive immigration reform must include passing the DREAM Act to provide permanent protection to these young immigrants.

“I have spoken to a lot of DREAMers in Northwest Washington who only want to stay here and continue to contribute to the country they know as home. These are people who were brought to this country as children, graduated from our schools, served in our military, and now want to continue realizing the American dream. They are exactly the kind of immigrants who made this country great.”