Recall on DACA: Trump strikes again

The Obama era policy, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA), is being pushed for repeal by President Trump as of Tuesday, September 5th. DACA is an immigration policy which allows for some undocumented minors to receive a two-year deferment of deportation, and in addition allows them to obtain a work permit.
Trump’s campaign promised stricker immigration policies, and the removal of DACA does exactly that. In its time of effect, DACA has helped approximately 800,000 undocumented immigrant minors.
In a tweet sent out on Tuesday, President Donald Trump stated, “Congress, get ready to do your job – DACA!”
With the repeal, new policies will be put in place.
According to CNBC, “The government will not process any new applications or requests for DACA protection.” In addition, current members of DACA will not be affected until March 5th.
During the transition, current DACA permit holders will remain in effect until they expire. After the expiration, the government will act on a case-by-case basis for renewal.
While the program is being phased out, Democrats are working on a plan to accommodate Dreamer’s, with the goal of a path to eventual citizenship.
The initiation for the removal of DACA has been far from silent. Protests have broken out in Washington, California, DC, and Boston. For many Dreamer’s, the end of DACA could potentially mean returning to a country they are unfamiliar with and uncomfortable in.
In lieu of many of Trump’s campaign ideals, defendants of DACA feel racially targeted. The New York Post states protesters chanted, “Keep the Dreamer’s, deport the racists.”
Protesters’ goal, as constituents, is to get the attention of lawmakers in their district. If protesters can get their attention, the next step in the right direction is for Congress to vote to change legislation in the Dreamer’s favor and to defend DACA.
Unbeknownst to some, not all Dreamer’s are children. Because the program allows renewal for those in the program, many of those affected by the DACA decision are adults. Adults in the program came to the United States undocumented as children, and were raised Americans citizens with full citizenship thanks to DACA. The removal of DACA would mean the deportation of many people who see America as home, and the stripping of many opportunities for future children eligible under DACA.
With the end of DACA, the extensive amount of information provided by applicants would no longer be protected from ICE (Customs Enforcement and Immigration). Under Trump, the information could be seized by ICE, and used to arrest and deport many of those newly ineligible for DACA protection.
Currently, the removal of DACA lacks 100 percent certainty, yet is in motion. The issue at hand is still in the air, dependent upon Congress taking the necessary action to stop the repeal, and pass legislation. Otherwise, Trump can continue phasing out DACA.