What is DACA? DACA is known as the Deferred Act of Childhood arrival that has helped many immigrants go to school, find a job, and live the American Dream. DACA (the Dream Act) should not be repealed because, even though some people believe that “dreamers” are a drain on the US economy, this act has helped over 800,000 people, everyone in this country deserves a chance at a good education whether they are a citizen or not, “dreamers” have lived their whole lives in this country, and repealing it would separate “dreamers” from their families and the only country they have ever known. DACA is a policy former President Obama brought into action June as of 2012. The purpose of this policy was to help certain undocumented young people who entered
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Out of the 800,000 people who are a part of this program originate from Mexico, El Salvador, and Honduras. The Trump administration is phasing out DACA in a way that involves “minimum disruption”. He says all recipient’s work permits are still honored until they expire. If congress does not end up putting an act into play for all DACA recipients over 300,000 people may be facing deportation as of March 2018. The ending of DACA came from a group of people who advocate stricter controls on illegal immigration. This group sent a letter to Trump saying “If you do not rescind DACA you will have legal action from us”. This put pressure upon Trump, so he followed and did what he was told. He will have ruined families and the lives of many people. (Catherine E. Shoichet)
Many of these immigrants cannot receive the same benefits citizens do, for example “illegal immigrants” cannot receive welfare checks, food stamps, or retirement checks. There are things they can receive with DACA. This program gives children and adults the opportunity to study and earn a living. Helps many teenagers receive their driver's license. They also have all rights in their workplace after you have received DACA. They also receive affordable health care. These people aren’t just here and do not want to “cost” taxpayers money. They also file taxes with the Affordable Care
Out of the 800,000 people who are a part of this program originate from Mexico, El Salvador, and Honduras. The Trump administration is phasing out DACA in a way that involves “minimum disruption”. He says all recipient’s work permits are still honored until they expire. If congress does not end up putting an act into play for all DACA recipients over 300,000 people may be facing deportation as of March 2018. The ending of DACA came from a group of people who advocate stricter controls on illegal immigration. This group sent a letter to Trump saying “If you do not rescind DACA you will have legal action from us”. This put pressure upon Trump, so he followed and did what he was told. He will have ruined families and the lives of many people. (Catherine E. Shoichet)
Many of these immigrants cannot receive the same benefits citizens do, for example “illegal immigrants” cannot receive welfare checks, food stamps, or retirement checks. There are things they can receive with DACA. This program gives children and adults the opportunity to study and earn a living. Helps many teenagers receive their driver's license. They also have all rights in their workplace after you have received DACA. They also receive affordable health care. These people aren’t just here and do not want to “cost” taxpayers money. They also file taxes with the Affordable Care