Trump abandons Dreamers despite past sympathy
Summary
President Trump’s administration is reducing protections for Dreamers, young immigrants protected by the DACA program, by slowing down their renewal applications and allowing more deportations. A recent court ruling declared DACA illegal in Texas, creating more uncertainty for these individuals.Key Facts
- DACA protects about 500,000 Dreamers from deportation and gives them work permits.
- The Trump administration is processing DACA renewal applications more slowly, sometimes taking up to six months.
- A federal court in Texas ruled that DACA is illegal, challenging the program’s future in that state.
- The Department of Homeland Security reported over 260 DACA recipients were detained, and 86 deported in 2025, many with criminal records.
- The Board of Immigration Appeals said DACA does not guarantee protection from deportation.
- Dreamers must renew their status every two years to keep their work permits and protections.
- President Trump once considered making a deal to protect Dreamers in exchange for border wall funding, but it never happened.
- Some immigration advocates believe President Trump supports Dreamers but is influenced by his advisers and political challenges.
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