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DACA

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DACA at 14: Renewal Delays Leave Recipients in Limbo Without Path to Citizenship

Jun 17, 2026

The NPR segment marks DACA's 14th anniversary and highlights recent increases in renewal processing times, which now often exceed prior quick turnarounds and can surpass six months in some cases. It recounts the program's 2012 launch under President Obama as temporary relief for eligible childhood arrivals, features PhD recipient Madena Guzman discussing work authorization and limited job prospects, and notes the roughly 500,000 current participants, many now aged 31-44, who must renew every two years or risk losing protections.

Source: NPR

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MS NOW reports on DACA recipient deported despite valid status

Jun 17, 2026

The segment covers the 14th anniversary of DACA and reports on increased detentions and deportations of DACA recipients under the Trump administration, including those with valid status and no criminal records. It features an interview with deported DACA recipient Jessica Trevino-Villegas and her 14-year-old U.S. citizen daughter Sarah describing their December arrest and family separation. Reporter Laura Barron-Lopez cites the family's account of the arrest, notes DHS non-response on specifics, references attorney arguments that valid DACA prevents removal, and notes multiple similar cases of U.S. citizen children affected.

Source: MS NOW

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Durbin Marks DACA Anniversary, Urges Passage of DREAM Act

Jun 17, 2026

Sen. Dick Durbin delivered floor remarks marking the 14th anniversary of DACA, recounting its origins via a 2010 letter he co-signed with Sen. Richard Lugar to President Obama. He described Dreamers' backgrounds, DACA's work authorization and renewal process, recipient contributions including taxes and $16 billion in annual economic impact, and shared the story of recipient Diana Perez. Durbin criticized current renewal processing delays and detentions under the Trump administration, noted court interventions, and called for Congress to pass the DREAM Act for a citizenship pathway. The segment is a straight recording of the Senate speech with no additional guests, graphics, or reporter narration referenced in the transcript. It draws on Durbin's personal involvement and constituent cases from Illinois.

Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Blumenthal Criticizes Trump Admin DACA Policies in Senate Speech

Jun 16, 2026

The segment features Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) delivering Senate floor remarks on the 14th anniversary of DACA, criticizing Trump administration actions. He highlights a lawsuit over an alleged deportation without due process, slow-walked renewals, a BIA ruling, university investigations, and personal stories of affected recipients like Jose.

Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Klobuchar Defends DACA Recipients, Highlights Contributions and Processing Delays

Jun 16, 2026

The segment features Sen. Amy Klobuchar's floor speech supporting DACA, praising recipients in Minnesota for military service, healthcare, education, and business roles. It details individual stories, claims nearly 4,000 Minnesota recipients, and cites $150 billion economic contribution and $40 billion in taxes since 2012. Klobuchar criticizes Trump administration delays in renewals, references a 2018 bipartisan bill, a December 2024 Trump quote, and the arrest of Jorge Cordoba Hernandez. She warns of workforce losses if DACA ends and urges expedited processing.

Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Padilla Defends DACA on 14th Anniversary, Cites Stats and Renewal Delays

Jun 16, 2026

Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) spoke on the Senate floor marking the June 15, 2012, creation of DACA. He highlighted the program's origins under Obama as temporary relief, noted that recipients have fulfilled requirements, and argued Congress has failed to provide permanence via the DREAM Act. Padilla cited current enrollment figures, average age and residency, employment rates, economic contributions, family statistics, and three illustrative stories from California recipients facing USCIS renewal backlogs. He accused the Trump administration of undermining the program through processing delays amid broader deportation efforts.

Source: Forbes Breaking News