D. A Pros And Cons

In the United States, there are hundreds of thousands of people whose safety in this nation is in jeopardy. The recipients of DACA, a deportation protection program, rely on its benefits to remain in the US. Not only does DACA keep many people safe, but it provides a variety of benefits outside of simply being protected from deportation. The impacts of DACA on society, the economy, and health vastly outweigh the possible negatives it has on the United States.

Imagine a world with an educated youth. Now imagine a parallel world where children are fighting to keep a smile on their faces, because, in truth, it is the only thing they have. In reality, this is what is happening. Youth, who have the privilege to be American citizens, are granted a very fulfilling education with a promise of a career. Children of illegal and undocumented immigrants do not have such luck. Some undocumented children in America have very promising futures and even a degree under their belts, but they cannot apply for a job because they have no proof of citizenship. A controversial topic is the matter of the DREAM Act (Development, Relief, and Education, for Alien Minors) which permits undocumented immigrants to obtain

DACA was created by the Obama administration in June of 2012 with the vision to relief deportation and giving protection to foreign minors who entered the country illegally so that they could stay, work and get education without being deported to their country of origin. DACA has been entitling to controversy and uncertainty since the Trump administration because this action provides the recipients the opportunity to receive a two year renewable deferral of deportation, a work permit and benefits provided by the government. This action has been rescind by the President Donald Trump on September of 2017; more than 800,000 recipients (known as DREAMers) are left with concerns, worriers and fears of being deported to their country of birth because their families, education, friends and life is here in The United States.

"Supporting undocumented students in their pursuit of college, career and citizenship." Deferred Action for Childhood A

So why is it necessary to keep these “dreamers” from living their dream? During Trump’s presidential campaign, he promised to reverse Obama’s “unconstitutional executive actions.” Republicans did not forget this promise and felt it necessary to take actions into their own hands. So they [Republicans] threatened to sue the federal government over DACA if the President didn’t cancel it by September 5th. Thus, leaving us where we are today: Trump putting an end to DACA and giving Congress 6 months to pass new laws in place of

The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act is a controversial initiative in the United States that grants minor immigrants residency in the country and ensures that their educational needs are met. While the act has claimed to be beneficial to a certain portion of the population, it is widely argued that the program’s cost-effectiveness and societal effects have been unproven since its inception, and therefore; an alternative program is needed to fulfill the gap.

The DREAM Act throughout its history has been repeatedly rejected by the US Congress and has been through many difficulties to be approved. This law has caused many frustrated attempts of undocumented immigrants and activists of this benefit. It is critical a thorough analysis of what this bill seeks to have so a better understanding of where it comes from and where it goes.

The Deferred Action for Childhood arrivals (DACA) protects eligible young immigrants who came to the United States as children from deportation. It grants young undocumented immigrants a work permit and protection from deportation. Although there has been controversy about keeping this policy, the people protected under DACA contribute to society and American economy, also keeping DACA is about keeping a promise, and it is constitutional. It exists for the good policy for the nation, its citizens, and those children that DACA supports.

On June 15, 2012, President Obama signed into law Deferred Action Arrivals (DACA) this new policy will allow undocumented youth who have been in the United States before January 1, 2010 to stay in the United States for a renewable two year period and avoid deportation (“Consideration of Deferred Action,”2015). Recipients who are eligible for DACA will be able to receive a work authorization, this policy does not provide a pathway to citizenship. According to an article “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” (DACA): Funding Opportunities for Philanthropy’ published by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, stated six purposes of DACA are:

In June 2012, President Obama announced a new immigration policy that grants certain undocumented immigrants deportation exceptions. The policy, formally known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), also gives young undocumented immigrants work authorization. DACA’s requirements are relatively stringent: beneficiaries not only need a high school education, but also must have immigrated to the U.S. at a young age. Despite DACA’s restrictions, the policy has proven controversial. Although Democrats have cheered DACA as a step towards comprehensive immigration reform, Republicans have denounced DACA as an example of executive overreach. The conservative organization Heritage Action for America, for instance, has accused DACA of leading “residents of foreign lands [to] illegally enter the U.S.” Indeed, according to Heritage Action, Obama’s so-called “amnesty” policy gives undocumented immigrants the belief that “they will not be returned home.”

DACA, also known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival, has influenced the way many immigrants live in the United States. It is a very important topic since it affects more than 700,000 people in the United States. It has become a more relevant topic in today’s news since congress wants to take DACA away, affecting thousands of people, especially the Dreamers. According to DACA Information “It started on June 17, 2007, and it allowed people to receive a renewable two year permission to stay in the country, only allowing the people under 31 and born on June 15, 1981 and after” (Lal). This program has separated many children from the parents.

With my experience as a United States Coast Guard officer, working intimately with migrant operations, I propose that revisions to the previous DREAM Act is necessary to ensure safe passage of the 2017 proposal. Following 9/11, national security became the central focus, enacting policies and legislation aimed at protecting the American people. Yet, with the influx of Immigrants into the United States, legislators can no longer ignore the needs of illegal immigrant already residing in American society and national security can longer remain an excuse to delayed action. More specifically, as proposed for nearly two decades under the DREAM Act, children brought to the United States after birth should receive an expedited citizenship process

As an Immigrant, here in the United States, I know what it takes for aliens to bring their loved ones here for them to have a better lifestyle and future. In the majority of Latin American, the opportunities for jobs and going to school are very thin, unless your parents can afford to send you to college. One of the primary reasons why people tend to flee their country is violence, where I’m from Honduras, the crime rate is so high that watching the news just makes you want to have all of your family here because is way safer here than over there. In 2012 former President Barack Obama created a deferred action for undocumented young people who came to the United States as children known as “Dreamers.” With this policy, they were going to be able to attend school, get a social security number, an ID, they have to pay taxes also and they aren’t allowed Medicaid except for an emergency. DACA students aren’t allowed to get loans or scholarships unless they’re applying for private ones. Just about two months ago President Trump, terminated DACA giving the recipients only a six-month period of hope, and which has to go through Congress to be approved and the Trump administration stopped considering new applications for a legal status here in the

The article “9 facts that explain DACA, the immigration program Trump is threatening to end,” by Dara Lind presents key information about Obama’s program protecting millions of undocumented immigrants and how President Trump’s order to rescind DACA is causing a great impact in the Dreamer population. There are nearly 800,000 undocumented young adults who stopped fearing from getting deported, driving illegally and from not being able to work or study. All thanks to Obama’s program of protecting Dreamers in 2012. Thanks to DACA, (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) children whose parents brought them here illegally, now have the opportunity to try and fit into the

On June 15, 2012 President Barack Obama announced a new executive order. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or (DACA) program. This gave undocumented young migrants the chance to apply for a renewable two-year visa, receive a social-security number, work permit, and register for state benefits, like in-state tuition and state scholarships in continuation of their studies. To qualify for DACA, recipients (now called DREAMERs) must have been in the U.S since 2007 and came before turning 16, or must have been under the age of 31 before June 15,2012. As well as be in school, have a high school diploma or be a military veteran, and have a clean criminal record. Having DACA does not change an individual’s unlawful status but rather allows