Trump Government Hardens Measures and Puts Thousands of Colombians at Risk of Deportation
The new migratory decisions driven by Donald Trump's government have raised alarms among thousands of young migrants benefiting from the DACA program in the United States.
TL;DR
- The Trump administration's new migratory decisions have increased the risk of deportation for DACA beneficiaries.
- The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that DACA status is no longer enough to automatically close or suspend deportation proceedings.
- This change impacts approximately 3,000 to 3,500 Colombians who have benefited from DACA.
- Policies now restrict access to subsidized health insurance under Obamacare, educational aid, and work permits.
- A spokesperson from the Department of Homeland Security has publicly urged DACA beneficiaries to voluntarily leave the United States.