Telemundo Statement On Attorney General Sessions' Announcement Regarding DACA

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MIAMI, Sept. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Following Attorney General Sessions' announcement regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, Telemundo released the following statement:

"Telemundo stands with the 800,000 Dreamers who are integral to the economy, culture and spirit of our nation.  We are disheartened by the decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.  In addition to the human impact of this decision, repealing DACA will result in the loss of thousands of jobs in the United States and billions of dollars in economic growth over the next decade.  We urge Congress to act swiftly to preserve the rights of these valuable members of our community.  All of our elected representatives should be held accountable toward this end."  

About Telemundo

Telemundo is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content across its multiplatform portfolio to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The network features original scripted dramas from Telemundo Studios – the #1 producer of Spanish-language primetime content – as well as non-scripted productions, theatrical motion pictures, specials, news and first-class sports events. The network reaches 94% of U.S. Hispanic viewers in 210 markets through its 16 owned stations and 55 broadcast affiliates. Telemundo also owns WKAQ, a local television station serving Puerto Rico. Telemundo is part of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

SOURCE Telemundo