"DREAMers" are lined up in Los Angeles for assistance with the deferment program recently announced by President Obama. Under the program, which goes into effect today, young immigrants will be granted a work permit without fear of deportation if they match certain criteria, such as a high school diploma.
While not perfect, the president's power only goes so far without the approval of congress.
Here's a shot of a much larger crowd in Chicago
And the Republicans believe they should all be kicked out of the country. No compromise.
(photos via Reuters)