Within this system of things, not only people but families are being torn apart unexpectedly. One day a kid can be at school like any other day and the next he could be sent back to another country without an explanation.  

This may not affect some students if they’ve been born in the United states of America but if not, then their lives are impacted. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, more commonly known as DACA, is an act that allows protection of eligible immigrant youth who came to the United States when they were children from deportation. This action is a big deal since it impacts their whole lifestyle to live the way they want, but it’s only temporary.

The DACA program mostly keeps families together and protects workers from deportation. Although this is a nice program, it expires after 2 years in which a DACA recipient needs to renew it. “DACA lets children come to the United States, letting them go to public schools like everybody else and made them feel a part of a community,” said freshman Daniela Barros.

By allowing students in the program to be a part of this community, it really lets them have a part rather than singling them out. “DACA also allowed minors who came into the United States as young children for a chance to pursue a better life,” said Barros. So not only does it help out these people, but they rely on it for a better lifestyle.

There is always room for improvement, and by expanding the already successful implementation of deferred action for DREAMers, which is an acronym for development, relief, and education for alien minors. to include people with strong ties to the U.S. who have not committed serious crimes, it would help out the decision on who should stay or leave. Also by changing the implementation of our laws to make the immigration and border enforcement humane, non-discriminatory and respectful of due process.

This issue has come to the thought of most. The idea of not knowing if students that attend school here are legal or not, so what would happen if they had to be sent back?  “Schools should protect their students. Education is the great equalizer, it should be treated as such, allowing students to learn regardless of their immigration status.” said senior Hannah Molnar. Since the students are at school, the teachers and peers are now accountable towards their education and well being.

Although this act is beneficial to most, by including a few changes such as a humane border enforcement and allowing citizens with a non-criminal background to stay and pursue their own lifestyle would be greatly appreciated. Whether or not you’re a U.S. citizen or not, living in America should still have the same basic rights and responsibilities as each other without the fear of being deported at any given moment.