Jose Antonio Vargas
News that the Obama administration will offer immunity to illegal immigrants under the age of 30 came as a relief to many, including Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, who came out last year as an undocumented immigrant. Though the change will affect an estimated 800,000 immigrants, it excludes Vargas, who, at the age of 31, is one year past the age of eligibility. Vargas expressed his joy over the news on Twitter saying, “WAKE up, DREAMers. A new day has arrived. You made this happen. Thank you and congratulations!”
In addition to removing the threat of deportation, the new legislation will also allow young undocumented immigrants to work legally in the United States. (end)