DACA and Dreamers

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DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a program that helps certain young immigrants stay in the United States. These young people, often called Dreamers, were brought to the country as children and may not have legal status.

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DACA allows them to work, go to school, and live without fear of being sent away. This program highlights the importance of giving opportunities to those who have grown up in America.

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1DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
2Dreamers are immigrants who came to the U.S. as children.
3DACA allows Dreamers to work and study in the U.S.

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