The DREAM ActAfter about twelve years of the DREAM Act floating around in congress, many people on both sides of the issue are unsure what will happen. For some, the fact that it has been in place for a long time without much progress means that the DREAM Act will not pass. On the other hand, Dreamers continue to fight to keep the DREAM Act alive, so that all immigrant students can continue to attend secondary education and not have to stop their studies at the end of the 12th grade. These young immigrants were brought here when they were younger and have lived in the United States for most of their lives. They are known as dreamers because many of them cannot continue their studies due to barriers imposed on them due to their undocumented status. Those who wish to continue a post-secondary education must pay higher out-of-state tuition rates. Passage of the DREAM Act will provide a path to legalization for educated, dedicated individuals who will continue to contribute greatly to the U.S. economy and in many other ways. Most undocumented students were brought to the United States as young children and “should be given the opportunity to have the opportunity to remain in the country called home” (Bennion). The DREAM Act legislation should pass and become law; in a way this will be beneficial for both parties involved, for young immigrants and for the United States. If this is not possible, an alternative should be sought. The DREAM Act could be incorporated into comprehensive immigration reform, or the government could seek to give Dreamers and other immigrants temporary legal status. “The Alien Minors Development, Relief, and Education Act would provide undocumented youth with the opportunity to legally reside...... half of document ......en: Greenhaven Press, 2013. In question . Rpt. from "The Future of Immigrant Children". The Future of Children (Spring 2011). Opposing points of view in context. Network. April 21, 2014.Ling-Ling, Yes. “Children of illegal aliens should not go to college and obtain legal status.” What rights should illegal immigrants have? Ed. Noël Merino. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2010. In question. Rpt. from "The dream for some, a nightmare for others". Daily Californian October 19, 2007. Opposing views in context. Network. April 21, 2014. Ruark, Eric A. and Matthew Graham. “Immigration is increasing poverty in the United States.” Poverty. Ed. Spejo Romano. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2012. Opposing Views. Rpt. from “Immigration, Poverty, and Low-Wage Workers: The Harmful Effects of Unskilled Immigrants on American Workers.” FairUS.org. 2011. 3-17. Opposing points of view in context. Network. April 21. 2014.