PIVOT's Statement and Call to Action to Defend DACA
/September 5, 2017
The Trump administration's announcement today to end the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrival (DACA) program, which provides opportunities to nearly 800,000 undocumented young Americans, marks another dark period in our nation's history. Immigrants of all status have contributed significantly to this nation, both economically and socially. Rather than recognizing the remarkable strength and diversity that immigrants bring to our nation, this Administration chooses to unnecessarily target, blame, and displace these young immigrants, despite the government's invitation for them to apply for DACA and register themselves.