The Hill: We Still Have More Hate to Remove from the White House

The DACA program was implemented through an executive action by President Obama in 2012, and has since provided temporary relief from deportation to the young immigrant population. According to the PEW Research Center, more than 750,000 young unauthorized immigrants have received work permits and relief from deportation and in 2017 up to 512,000 unauthorized immigrants could be eligible to renew their status.

The DACA program has not only been beneficial for these individuals but has been good for our country, as well. According to a report from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, DACA recipients pay an estimated $2 billion each year in state and local taxes, and have further contributed to the economy by purchasing cars and homes. Read more