In a state crying out for strong leadership, undocumented youth have much to offer, according to Aspiring Americans: Undocumented Youth Leaders in California. California is home to 1.1 million undocumented children and young adults, who – according to this research brief – have a greater inclination towards civic leadership than their peers.
Aspiring Americans offers new insight on these youth and offers policy recommendations in light of Obama’s recent temporary employment authorization to allow them to reach their potential and contribute more fully to California’s future.
Read more about the report: http://csii.usc.edu/aspiring_americans.html