Lesson 83 of 84 · Immigration
⭐ 30 XPDACA and Dreamers
DACA, which stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a program that helps certain young immigrants who came to the United States as children.
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DACA, which stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a program that helps certain young immigrants who came to the United States as children. These young people are often called 'Dreamers.' DACA allows them to stay in the country and work without fear of being deported. This program gives Dreamers hope for a brighter future and encourages them to pursue their dreams, like going to school or finding a job.
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DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
It protects young immigrants known as 'Dreamers' from deportation.
The program allows Dreamers to work and go to school.
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1 of 2What does DACA allow certain young immigrants to do?
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