What is DACA?
October 4, 2017
DACA was created under former President Barack Obama to protect children brought here illegally by their parents from deportation and allows them to work, as many immigrants cannot.
It was created as part of the DREAM Act to allow such immigrants to be put on a path towards citizenship
Nationwide, 800,000 immigrants rely on DACA for safety. Many of those are students and contributing members to society.
Students gather in Columbus Circle in New York City to protest President Trump’s decision to repeal the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The decision came on September 5 and led to massive protests around the nation and in Washington D.C.