Center for Equality and Social Justice Position Papers
Abstract
Immigration has historically been a defining characteristic of the United States, and it remains one of the country’s most significant economic advantages. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was implemented by President Obama to grant temporary legal status to undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children, as long as they are enrolled in school or working. Given President Trump’s recent comments about ending the DACA program, Congress must work on a policy solution that will allow the nearly 800,000 “Dreamers” currently enrolled in DACA to remain legally in the U.S. There are both moral and economic reasons to do so.
Publication Date
9-2017
Repository Citation
Minier, Jenny, "Immigrants Benefit the Community and Economy" (2017). Center for Equality and Social Justice Position Papers. 1.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/cesj_reports/1
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This position paper was commissioned by the University of Kentucky Center for Equality and Social Justice(CESJ). Position papers are reviewed and approved by CESJ members.
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