DACA Dominoes

In the article, “For DACA Recipients, Losing Protection and Work Permits Is Just the Start”, the author, Caitlin Dickerson, shines light on the domino effect that would occur because of the loss of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. On September 5, 2017, President Trump’s administration announced the shutdown of the program that provided approximately 800,000 individuals with living protection and work permits (Dickerson). Although those are DACA’s two main purposes, for many, the end of this program with no replacement offered, is just the beginning of many troubling times to come. This action will cause individuals to lose their jobs, the ability to provide for their families, life or health coverage and benefits provided through an employer, drivers licenses and the ability for many to continue their studies. In some states, students will not be able to receive any federal aid or financial support, nor obtain any professional licenses, such those needed in nursing. And if that weren't enough, deportation jumps into the picture. 

Work Cited

Dickerson, Caitlin. “For DACA Recipients, Losing Protection and Work Permits Is Just the Start”. The New York Times. September 7, 2017. Web. September 7, 2017.