DACA Program Turns 5 with Renewed County Support
News Conference to Highlight DACA Recipients’ Successes, Contributions
WHAT:
News conference by Board President Dave Cortese to mark the 5th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), celebrate the recipients’ successes and contributions and affirm the County’s commitment to defend and maintain DACA against federal threats to end it. The Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution supporting DACA at its meeting following the news conference.
WHEN:
Tuesday, August 15, from 9 to 9:30 a.m., before the Board meeting; Supervisor Cortese will be available for interviews at 8:45 a.m.
WHERE:
County Government Center, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose
Patio near entrance C (Back Patio)
WHO:
Board President Dave Cortese
Jeffrey V. Smith, County Executive
David Campos, Deputy County Executive
Richard Konda, Executive Director of Asia Law Alliance
Maricela Gutierrez, Executive Director of SIREN
DACA recipients
For more information, contact the Office of Supervisor Dave Cortese at (408) 299-5030.
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Media Contact: Janice Rombeck, Office of Supervisor Dave Cortese, 408-299-5030 (office) 408-803-2095 (cell)
Posted: August 15, 2017