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DACA Hangs in the Balance, Congress Must Deliver

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments for State of Texas v. USA on October 10 to determine the future of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and, in turn, the future of hundreds of thousands of people supported by the program. This case’s potential to end DACA highlights the urgent and grave need to protect our undocumented friends. 

Temporary—and Important—Victories for DACA and TPS

This month brought a massive win for DACA recipients. A federal judge ruled that Chad Wolf had been unlawfully appointed to his role as acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security when he issued a July 2020 memo ending Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) protections.

Quaker Lobby Praises New House Bill to Protect Dreamers

Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) supports the Dream and Promise Act of 2019, introduced in the House today. The bill combines previous versions of both the Dream Act and the American Promise Act, which were designed to protect individuals living in the United States for extended periods of time and facing potential deportation.