A Young Immigrant Has Mental Illness, And That’s Raising His Risk of Being Deported
When José moved his family to the United States from Mexico nearly two decades ago, he had hopes of giving his children a better life.
After Attending Supreme Court Hearing On ‘Dreamers,’ Durbin Renews Push For Permanent Status
Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says he’ll try again this week to pass legislation that would permanently resolve the immigration status of the young immigrants known as “dreamers.”
Illinois Issues: Worry About DACA’s Fate Triggers Anxiety, Depression In Immigrants
Luis Gomez says his anxiety has been exacerbated by the ongoing debate over whether to end DACA. Last month, the Trump administration announced it was terminating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program — also known as DACA.
Trump Ends DACA, Calls On Congress To Act
The Trump administration Tuesday formally announced it will end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program — also called DACA — putting an expiration date on the legal protections granted to roughly 800,000 people known as "DREAMers," who entered the country illegally as children.