He US President Joe Bidenthis Saturday was “proud” of the contribution of those called “dreamers”illegal immigrants who arrived in the country as minors and expressed their commitment to “preserving and strengthening” the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DAKA), which protects them.

Because of 12 years DACAIn his statement, Biden emphasized that the program has provided more than 800,000 “Dreamers”the opportunity to legally work, get an education, open businesses and invest our enormous talents to make our communities better and stronger.”

“I strive to provide Dreamers with the support they need to succeed. That is why I have directed the Department of Homeland Security to take all necessary measures to preserve and strengthen DACA,” the US President said.

He added that his administration continues to “vigorously defending DACA decision in the courts.”

In this context, he explained that in May last year the Ministry of Health gave “historic step” expand access to affordable, quality health insurance for DACA recipients through Affordable Care Act.

Biden recalled that on his first day in office, he sent Congress a “comprehensive plan for immigration reform.” protect Dreamers and their families.

But he noted that although he is vice president, Kamala Harriscontinue to fight for the rights of “Dreamers”, “only Congress can provide permanent and lasting stability for them and their families”, and Congress “He still has to act.”