Is there a DACA Solution?

Immigrants that were brought to the U.S. as children, could they be deported back to an unfamiliar or dangerous home? Congress is debating what should happen to all these immigrants once the DACA program disappears in March, forcing Congress to make a final decision.

DACA is a program created by Barack Obama during his presidency. This program protects the immigrants that came to America illegally as young children. According to the New York Times, DACA was made, so these minors could live in the U.S. without worrying about being deported.

Many of these young immigrants were running away, and seeking a place they could feel free from the horrors of their own country. Reuters reported that with DACA slowly dwindling away, the United States may have about 800,000 people deported to a place they barely remember.

Donald Trump recently tweeted that he has “...offered DACA a wonderful deal, including doubl

ing in the number of recipients and a twelve year pathway to citizenship, for two reasons: (1) Because the Republicans want to fix a long time terrible problem. (2) To show that Democrats do not want to solve DACA, only use it!”

Supposing what Trump tweeted is true, these immigrants have an actual chance at becoming a citizen of America instead of being deported back to their original country. Since these immigrants might become U.S. citizens, it’s important for every U.S. citizen to know about the DACA debate, including Valley students, because these immigrants might partake in what the country decides and will contribute to the nation in the future.