Participants highlighted Dreamers’ critical contributions to Nevada’s economy and the urgent need to address work authorization delays and create lasting solutions for workers and employers.
DACA recipients need a pathway to citizenship, especially as they face increased attacks by the current administration. Read more: www.fwd.us/news/daca-an...
First established in 2012, DACA has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Dreamers, immigrants who came to the U.S. as children and grew up here, helping them earn an education and build careers, families, and homes in the U.S. www.fwd.us/news/daca-an...
Our updated report takes a unique look at the first cohort of DACA recipients and how their lives have changed over fourteen years, thanks to DACA’s protections and opportunities.
The passing of another DACA anniversary affirms a critical point: The President should live up to his promise that Dreamers would feel safe, and Congress must finally pass permanent legislation to deliver Dreamers the stability they need.
Yesterday, @repstevenhorsford.bsky.social, @fwd.us, and Dream Big Nevada celebrated 14 years of DACA with DACA recipients and community leaders, highlighting the 10K Dreamers who call Nevada home.
Despite DACA’s tremendous and quantifiable success, the policy faces enormous challenges and restrictions.
@lbarronlopez.bsky.social from @ms.now shares the story of Jessica Treviño Villegas. A DACA recipient who came to the U.S. at 7 and built a life in TX, worked in a school cafeteria, and raised 3 U.S. citizen children. She had valid DACA status through 2027, yet the govt unlawfully deported her.
Thank you to everyone who joined FWD.us, Dream Big Nevada, and Congresswoman Dina Titus @titus.house.gov for an important conversation on DACA's 14th anniversary.
June 15 marks the 14th anniversary of the DACA policy. DACA has proven to be arguably the most successful, popular, and politically resilient immigration policies of our time.
Our updated data show the tremendous benefits DACA and Dreamers bring to the U.S. Read more ⤵️
