The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act is scheduled to go to a Senate vote this weekend. By all projections, It will be the first test of the GOP's new influence after their mid-term elections success. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., said "while supporters have picked up a few votes in the Senate, a Republican filibuster would probably sink the DREAM Act". A polarizing issue that may end the dreams of many immigrant students' dream of becoming a U.S. citizen in the near future. The immigration politics goes beyond the goals of this Act. From a myopic perspective in regards to soccer in America, It would have made an impact on the eligibility of many immigrant players' dream of representing their resident country. Surveying the player pool from college to high school. a new wave of players could been eligible for the U.S. national teams. One example locally that would be eligible is home grown signee of FC Dallas, Ruben Luna. A standout player in the U.S. Soccer Development league and the 2nd home grown talent signed by FC Dallas, Ruben has lived in the United States for the majority of his 18 years. Spurning interests from Mexican clubs and Federation, Ruben Luna wants to play professionally in the United States. As of this morning, The DREAM Act fell short of 5 votes of the necessary 60 votes to move the legislation forward. On a quiet Saturday morning in December, the hopes and dreams of some immigrant soccer players in the United State fell short by 5 votes.
by meeting the following requirements:
- Must be between the ages of 12 and 35 at the time the Law is enacted
- Must have arrived in the United States before the age of 16
- Must have resided continuously in the United States for at least five (5) consecutive years since the date of their arrival
- Must have graduated from a U.S. High School, or obtained a General Education Diploma GED
- Must have "Good moral character"
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