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Undocumented in this country. you saw companies come out, 20 attorneys generals say that they stand with dacca. i think that immigrant young people, united redream, we're ready to fight back because we know this is the right thing to do. >> have you been surprised by any of the sources of support that you've seen come out in favor of keeping dacca in place? >> not at all surprised. i know this is where the country is. there is a vicious attack on dacca that is brought about by the white supremacy movement. we've seen a growing movement from people around the country there's a march right now f...

Earlier this month for a message for vice president presence. there was been no letup in tennessee. last month the dacca supporters marched in chattanooga. last week a letter writing campaign in johnson city. concerned citizens have been keeping the pressure on. as we head into the labor day weekend with dacca's future uncertain, remember what we saw today in tennessee. pressure works. joining us is ad vo ka say director at the united we dream network. thank you for joining us tonight. talk a little bit about the pressure that's been put on in tennessee. do you think that the same kind of pres...

Country recognize that dacca works, that dacca is freedom for someone like me and 800,000 young people who have grown up undocumented in this country. you saw companies come out, 20 attorneys generals say that they stand with dacca. i think that immigrant young people, united redream, we're ready to fight back because we know this is the right thing to do. >> have you been surprised by any of the sources of support that you've seen come out in favor of keeping dacca in place? >> not at all surprised. i know this is where the country is. there is a vicious attack on dacca that is brought about ...

Ryan sort of mildly come out in his paul ryan way say i don't think the president should do it this way. ironically enough, could this threat to dacca result in congress finally sitting down and doing immigration reform in a way that actually could protect these dacca recipients legally through legislation? >> well both myself and the congressman from nevada, two formerly undocumented members of congress, sent a letter to the president and paul ryan asking him not to join the rescinding effort of the dacca benefits if for 800,000 young people here in america. but i think we need a comprehensiv...

Could speak to him tonight? >> i say watch out. i say i think that this is your choice. this is your moment to show what side of history you're going to land on. this is a clear choice. are you with the white supremacy agenda, or with young people of color. if you're with young people of color our families and freedom fighters, you need to stand on the right side of history. >> gracie martinez, thank you so much. >> thank you. and joining us now is a representative from new york, the first formerly undocumented immigrant to be elected to congress. thank you for being here. >> good to see you...