Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg waded into another political debate Friday, this time to defend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Zuckerberg posted three paragraphs on Facebook explaining why he continues to "stand with the Dreamers," and also wrote replies to various comments on the post. He wrote that he has mentored DACA recipients and has faith in them, and he called on President Donald Trump to keep the program in place.
"I stand with the Dreamers — the young people brought to our country by their parents," Zuckerberg wrote. "Many have lived here as long as they can remember. Dreamers have a special love for this country because they can't take living here for granted."
"We need a government that protects Dreamers," he added. He also provided a link to a statement he had signed onto with other business leaders calling on Congress to pass the Dream Act to provide legislative amnesty to Dreamers.
"They understand all the opportunities they have and want nothing more than the chance to serve their country and their community," he wrote. "And Dreamers deserve that chance."