DACA In Our Schools

Some of the recipients go to school here, potentially in danger of deportation.

A Middle Eastern student, who chose to remain anonymous, believes Trump’s decision on DACA creates a serious problem for immigrants who are at risk, unlike herself.

“It’s not affecting my family because we’re not undocumented,” she said, “but I just don’t think it’s fair to all the other kids and the parents.”

Becoming documented, however, is a challenge in itself, with those who are undocumented or are currently a DACA recipient having until October 5 to renew or receive DACA’s benefits, which last five years.

“If it was affecting my family, I don’t really know what I’d do, because there’s not really anything I can do,” she said. “It’d be really rough and I’d be stressed out.”

As DACA is put before Congress, undocumented immigrants anticipate a decision in the next five months, many taking action by calling senators and other politicians alongside other Americans.

“It’s just not acceptable, I don’t think they should get rid of DACA,” she said.