Who protects the Dreamers?

Although the DACA program offers legal protection against deportation, the Department of Homeland Security acknowledged that it had detained more than 200 DACA recipients and deported more than 80 Dreamers.

It is important to remember that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an immigration policy implemented in 2012, aimed at temporarily protecting certain young immigrants who arrived in the United States as children from deportation; however, they are now being targeted by the Trump administration’s anti-immigrant policies.

Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, senior immigration policy analyst at the Center for American Progress, speaks about the detentions targeting so-called “Dreamers.”

Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, senior immigration policy analyst at the Center for American Progress, asserts that this constitutes a violation of the promise of protection made when the DACA program was created

Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, senior immigration policy analyst at the Center for American Progress, notes that every time a DACA permit is renewed, extensive reviews are conducted.

Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, senior immigration policy analyst at the Center for American Progress, believes that the reality is that young Dreamers are at risk of deportation.

Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer regrets that the Trump administration is calling on them to self-deport, even though this is their country.

Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, senior immigration policy analyst at the Center for American Progress, acknowledges that this has caused fear within the community.

Furthermore, it not only causes fear but also harms families, as these individuals are often the breadwinners.

Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, senior immigration policy analyst at the Center for American Progress, points out that these deportations are carried out using U.S. taxpayer money.

Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, senior immigration policy analyst at the Center for American Progress, who is moved by these stories, notes that it is a cruel policy

Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer called on Congress to provide permanent protection for Dreamers.

Finally, Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, senior immigration policy analyst at the Center for American Progress, recommends that Dreamers seek advice and be aware of their rights, especially during this holiday season.