[View the story "You may say I'm a Dreamer" on Storify ]You may say I'm a Dreamer Netizens react to President Obama's plan to ease deportation rules for some undocumented immigrants in the US. Storified by The Stream · Fri, Jun 15 2012 18:07:11
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The Stream spoke with Emilio Vicente, an undocumented immigrant from Guatemala, about his reaction to the announcement:
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Latino groups have been critical of the increased number of deportations under the Obama administration.
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WE ARE AMERICANS ! We know no other country or flag !! ~~Viva Obama~~ #DREAMact #immigration #DREAMers http://pic.twitter.com/M9YL7WncLumiCelestial
Critics of deportation have reacted positively to the new DHS policy. On twitter, they are using #DREAMers to applaud the policy change. Activists also gathered outside the White House to commemorate the occasion. Durbin also weighed in.
Great news today for thousands of #DREAMers across the country—I applaud this historic decision #DREAMActSenator Dick Durbin
DREAMers celebrate in front of the WH with signs saying: "proud to be an undocumented american" http://yfrog.com/o0upnimjSunlen Miller
By far, the strongest statement from Obama's immigration talk-- "It's the right thing to do" #DREAMersOsama Farooqi
Rallying in front of the @Whitehouse with #DREAMers! To thank Obama for today's announcement! http://twitpic.com/9wr9x4TheTaskForce
We are the Dreamers http://pic.twitter.com/f7LBYK1mDyana Forester
#dreamers gather at the edge of the White House: http://pic.twitter.com/kiscsPxaKatie Rogers
Even the birds r singing @ White House's Rose Garden while @BarackObama talks about his #dreamers decision #dreamact http://pic.twitter.com/4OvlMT5sPablo Espinoza
#Dreamers march outside White House chanting " Si se pudo!" http://pic.twitter.com/n3CnGdviErika Gonzalez
President Obama on current immigration policy change. #dreamers #right2dream http://pic.twitter.com/S7NLln25Diego N. Sanchez
Dude i love obama #DREAMersANA RODRIGUEZ
First message I woke up to :) #dream #dreamact #dreamers #obama #whitehouse #president #barack #good #news #happy #text #sms #students #immigrationJanet������
Oh Obama. Glad to have you fighting with us, not AGAINST US like your previous term! #DREAMers #DREAMActdulce segura
Celebrations have also taken place in other locations across the country.
@BarackObama makes immigration announcement. AZ "dreamers" watching on bottom screen. @abc15 all over story. http://pic.twitter.com/zrv8haSbHatzel Vela
Go Obama!!!! This immigration office is celebrating! #dreamersMeredith Fortin
Waiting for Obama's speech! Ain't no power like the power of the DREAMers, say what!!! @MaketheRoadNY http://pic.twitter.com/4unzSsDvYPPofMRNY
I feel like crying! Sun Cafe is filled with excitment, relief and concern. All on eyes in Mr. President Obama.#Dreamers http://twitpic.com/9wr6m3AlvinaVasquez
Critics of the new policy have also chimed in online, claiming that Obama is granting undocumented immigrants amnesty or immunity. Some, including country music star Charlie Daniels, have accused the President of playing politics.
I want to say something about Obama's amnesty policy but I'm so frustrated I can't think of anything strong enough to express my disgust .Charlie Daniels
President Obama, you are breaking federal law by granting immunity to illegals. And DOJ is suing AZ? Time for a new president!Edward C. Thomas
No surprise the mainstream media won't be negative regarding Obama's unlawful ploy for amnesty and thus votes from the Hispanic community!Alec F. Russo
OUTRAGE: Obama Bypasses Congress; Gives Amnesty, Work Permits to 1 Million Illegal Aliens http://fb.me/1KLg6d0AzJad A. Wolf, Jr.
Obama enacts semi-amnesty for Hispanic vote http://bit.ly/MEJKui #dailycallerRandom Memory
obama's october suprise: all illegals 18 and older amnesty so they can vote in november election.Doug Wall
Others have complained of how the decision will affect the job market.
Obama to grant immunity to illegals. Yeah, cause there's so many extra jobs laying around and all. http://bit.ly/MbVljNLass4Liberty
#pols1101 The LEGAL citizens can't find jobs! Why would you grant ILLEGAL immigrants the opportunity to find work here? http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/06/15/obama-administration-to-offer-immunity-to-younger-immigrants/Joanna Boyd
"President Obama to speak at 1:15pm on new policy granting young illegal immigrants immunity" - Great...take #jobs away from #AmericansTracy Stine
#Obama grants immunity 2 young illegals...sending 50% of college grads unable 2 find jobs 2 the back of line. http://fxn.ws/NrePbi #tcotChristopher Walker
