Indiana’s Cummins Against Trump’s DACA Decision

Cummins is in full support of DACA, which was rescinded Tuesday morning by President Trump. Cummins Inc. Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger said in a prepared statement that he believes Trump’s actions are discriminatory.

“The decision by the Trump Administration to rescind DACA is discriminatory, harmful and sets our country back. These young people deserve every opportunity to continue living, working, and thriving in the United States – for nearly all of them the U.S. is the only country they have ever known. This is their home,” said Linebarger.

Cummins employs over 55,400 people all over the world, including over 10,000 people in Indiana. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, and has a world headquarters branch in Indianapolis.

“Dreamers are our colleagues, our friends and our neighbors. They strengthen our country through daily contributions to our companies, our universities and our communities. We have a moral obligation to help these young people, protect them from living in fear, and to prevent families from being torn apart,” said Linebarger.

Dreamers is the moniker given to people who were brought here as children by illegal immigration, and who were granted protection under DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals rule.

“Cummins stands in full support of Dreamers and we ask Congress to take immediate action to pass the Dream Act or find a permanent legislative solution to support these young people before anyone is affected by this decision.

“We hope that Americans speak out and make it clear to Congress and the President that we stand with the Dreamers.”