Press Statement Reaction to DACA 092017
PRESS STATEMENT
September 6, 2017
Contact Information:
Patricia Sobalvarro, 617-653-1731
Damaris Velasquez, 617-522-6382
Trump’s decision to eliminate DACA is taking America in the wrong direction.
Boston, MA. We are saddened and disappointed to report that the Trump Administration is eliminating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program. A Department of Homeland Security memo confirmed that new DACA applications will no longer be accepted after September 5th. Anyone with deferred action that is scheduled to expire between now and March 5, 2018 can apply for a two-year renewal. These applications must be submitted by Oct. 5, 2017. Read More