“Sin DACA, Sin Miedo” ([Living] Without DACA, [I fight on] Without Fear) – Movimiento Cosecha
The Dream Act is proposed legislation supported by immigrant rights organizations to enshrine the protections formerly granted under DACA (“Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals”) which was terminate by the Trump administration this fall.
DACA protects undocumented children and young adults who were brought to the United States by their parents from being placed into deportation proceedings. It also provides a work permit and the ability to obtain a Social Security Number. This allows children and young adults to apply to college or careers. DACA recipients, like all citizens and visa holders, must obey all U.S. and local laws, including paying taxes. It is estimated that 20,000 DACA holders are teachers. In total there are approximately 800,000 current or now former DACA recipients in the U.S.
The ilrc fact sheet from 2013 describes in detail the requirements for obtaining DACA status.
A “Clean” Dream Act is the immigrant rights community’s call for a bill that does not contain loopholes or compromises that would harm recipients or others. For instance, some reporting suggested compromises were being considered across both parties such as providing funding for building “the wall” or limiting immigration of others groups in trade for passing a Dream Act bill. This is seen as counterproductive and against the desires of the immigrant rights community.
For readings and information on DACA, the Dream Act, and current status of legislation and court cases, please visit the NILC’s DACA page: https://www.nilc.org/issues/daca/
Quoted from the National Immigration Law Center website:
“On Sept. 5, 2017, the Trump administration announced that it is terminating the DACA program. Our statement about the announcement is available here.
According to the announcement, the Department of Homeland Security will stop accepting new DACA applications (i.e., from people who don’t already have DACA). People who already have DACA and whose work permits expire between now and March 5, 2018, will be able to apply for a two-year renewal if they apply by October 5, 2017.”
Our mobilization action is not directly affiliated with any organization. This list does not imply endorsement by any party.
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