Sep 05 Obama says decision to phase out DACA is ‘cruel’ and ‘self-defeating’ By Associated Press Obama did not mention Trump by name in his statement but says a "shadow has been cast" over some of the nation's best and brightest young people. He says targeting them is wrong "because they have done nothing wrong."… Continue reading
Sep 05 WATCH: Graham, Durbin say DACA decision gives Congress a ‘compelling’ reason to pass DREAM Act By Erica R. Hendry The DREAM Act "is a good down payment on what will eventually be a comprehensive solution to a broken immigration system," Graham said. Continue reading
Sep 05 Mexico ‘deeply regrets’ Trump’s DACA decision By Associated Press Mexico says it “deeply regrets” the Trump administration’s decision to phase out a program that shields young immigrants from deportation, and the Mexican government is urging U.S. lawmakers to pass a replacement. Continue reading
Sep 05 WATCH: White House urges Congress to make ‘responsible immigration reform’ as DACA is scaled back By Joshua Barajas White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says reform should also include controlling the U.S. border, improved vetting and enforcing immigration laws. Continue reading
Sep 05 Read Sessions’ full remarks on DACA By Joshua Barajas Attorney General Jeff Sessions said that Congress will have time -- six months, according to the White House -- to draft legislation that would protect these immigrants known as "dreamers."… Continue reading
Sep 05 Harvey aid, debt on returning Congress’ daunting to-do list By Erica Werner, Associated Press Lawmakers face a daunting workload and fast-approaching deadlines, including the need to fund the government and increase the United States' $19.9 trillion debt ceiling by month's end. Continue reading
Sep 05 Trump to Congress: ‘Get ready to do your job’ on immigration By Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday it was up to Congress to ultimately decide the fate of hundreds of thousands of young immigrants brought into the country illegally as children. Continue reading
Sep 05 WATCH: Trump administration says it will ‘wind down’ DACA By Jill Colvin, Associated Press The administration is giving Congress six months to come up with a legislative fix before the government stops renewing permits for people already covered by the program. Continue reading
Sep 04 Trump expected to announce end of protections for young immigrants after six month delay By Jill Colvin and Catherin Lucey, Associated Press Trump had been unusually candid as he wrestled with the decision in the early months of his administration. During a February press conference, he said the topic was "a very, very difficult subject for me, I will tell you. To… Continue reading
Sep 01 As Trump’s decision on DACA looms, ‘Dreamers’ wonder what’s next By Marcelo Rochabrun, ProPublica The Trump administration seems poised to eliminate the immigration program, which has allowed almost 800,000 young immigrants to receive renewable work permits. Continue reading