Sánchez statement on 12th anniversary of DACA

WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) today issued the following statement on the 12th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program:

“Twelve years ago, the DACA program was created to protect millions of young people from the fear of being deported by the only country they’ve called home.

"Since then, DACA recipients have pursued college degrees, opened their own businesses, and contributed to our economy and culture.

"DACA has always been a temporary solution. And since the Supreme Court could soon decide the fate of our Dreamers - now, more than ever - we need comprehensive immigration reform so that DACA recipients and many others in this country can have a pathway to citizenship.”