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Northeast Ohio clergy gather in support of DACA

The group is demanding Sen. Rob Portman and his congressional colleagues pass a bill to protect Dreamers.

CLEVELAND -- Clergy from across Northeast Ohio gathered Tuesday morning to show their support for DACA.

The group consisting of Christian, Jewish and Unitarian Universalist leaders is demanding Sen. Rob Portman and his congressional colleagues pass a bill to protect Dreamers.

The faith leaders say they want to hold Portman accountable after he voted down two proposals that would have protected Dreamers.

About 4,400 Dreamers reside in Ohio, with hundreds remaining in the Northeast Ohio area, the group said in a news release.

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