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Washington, DC – Yesterday, the Trump Administration released a memo that undermines the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and continues the attacks on Dreamers and undocumented young people. The memo announces the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s plan to reject new DACA applications; reject new advanced parole requests except in exceptional circumstances; and immediately limit all pending DACA renewals to one-year grants instead of two—increasing the financial burden on current DACA recipients.
Faith groups and activists rallied outside of ICE headquarters to deliver over a quarter of a million signatures demanding that ICE release all the families in its custody. After representatives from ICE refused to accept the signatures, organizers vowed to return before the end of the 10-day extension.
Once again, the Trump administration is attempting to defy the courts and issue an unconstitutional policy that would “erase” undocumented immigrants from the 2020 Census, and the country.
Faith groups and activists rallied outside of ICE headquarters to deliver over a quarter of a million signatures demanding that ICE release all the families in its custody. After representatives from ICE refused to accept the signatures, organizers vowed to return before the end of the 10-day extension.