The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) ®, regarding the United States Supreme Court decision on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
“Dreamers come to the United States as children and grow up to become a part of the fabric of American society. In fact, more than 90% of DACA recipients are employed. From their courageous service in our armed forces and medical professions to serving on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19, these immigrants deserve the opportunity to continue pursuing the American dream.
"The Supreme Court’s decision to allow the DACA program to continue will ensure our nation’s economic competitiveness now and in the future. Our immigration system should welcome and incentivize the world’s best and brightest to live and work in the United States. We need high-skilled immigrants as part of our workforce to continue to be a leader in technology and innovation. Immigrants and children of immigrants play a key role in founding and leading innovative, fast-growing companies including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Intel, NVIDIA and more that create jobs for American workers.
"Today’s decision was a step in the right direction, but U.S. immigration law should be modernized. CTA will continue to work with Congress to pass bipartisan immigration legislation that strengthens our nation by welcoming those who wish to ensure America is the most prosperous, economically competitive and innovative country in the world.”
