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Nevada 'Dreamers' relieved at Supreme Court DACA ruling, but still worry about what's next


Hundreds protest Trump policy that separates immigrant children from parents at border
Hundreds protest Trump policy that separates immigrant children from parents at border
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The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump's effort to end legal protections for children of immigrants through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program.

"This is a great day for DACA recipients," says Rosa Molina, immigration services director for PLAN (Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada) "This is a breathe of relief for now."

The program is an executive action, by former President Barack Obama, which puts protections on immigrant children from deportation. It also authorizes undocumented citizens to work in the United States.

Across the nation, there are more than 650,000 'dreamers', as they are called, on this program. Immigration leaders in Nevada say there are more than 13,000 DACA recipients across the state.

"This impacts not just me, but a lot of kids whose families came here from other countries. This is our home." says Jose Piceno, a DACA recipient. "The court's ruling is great but there is much more work to be done to make sure the program isn't taken away from us."

Both leaders and DACA beneficiaries worry about the future of the DACA program. Both the Trump Administration and the Department of Homeland Security currently have a say in rescinding the program all together.

"We need people to stand up and speak out at the local and federal level," says Piceno.


For more information about PLAN, click here.

For any suggestions, questions, or concerns, feel free to reach out to our reporter, Miles Buergin.

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