Madam Leader: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the House Democratic Leader’s Past Week

A week in photos: September 05 - 14, 2017

Following the Trump Administration’s cruel and immoral decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, we met with DREAMers, students, foreign ministers and immigration and civil rights organizations in order to protect these patriotic young people.

Next week, we will file a discharge petition to bring the DREAM Act to a swift vote, so that we can formally recognize the place these young Americans already hold in our country.

On Tuesday, the Leader held a press conference with the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and Asian American DREAMers. September 12, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

On Thursday, the Leader listened to DREAMers who were fasting in protest to the Administration’s decision to end DACA. Karen Caudillo (photo below to the left), a junior at the University of Central Florida and a small business owner, is fearful she might be forced back into the shadows — or worse, deported to Mexico, a place she says she cannot even remember. September 7, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

“In America, the beauty is in the mix. Our nation’s DREAMers make America more American.”

Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray met with the Leader to express his support for protecting DREAMers. September 13, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

Chancellor Timothy White and students from California State University dropped by the office to discuss how to protect their university’s DREAMers. September 13, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

Former Democratic Leader of the Senate, Harry Reid of Nevada, made a surprise visit to the Capitol, where he shared stories of his past work with the Leader on behalf of American families. September 13, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

“When I was younger, my dream was to simply appear on C-SPAN”: with a laugh, Nadeam Elshami thanked friends and colleagues during his farewell reception marking 25 years of service to the House of Representatives and ten years working for the Leader. Elshami was crucial in battles to protect the Affordable Care Act, Wall Street Reform and other landmark progress for working families. September 13, 2017 (Photo by Julio Obscura)

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