dreamers come of age

While undocumented students have historically lived on the margins, programs like the California DREAM Act and DACA have significantly improved their ability to access and finance higher education. This improved reality, however, does not alleviate the unique challenges associated with their status, and temporary protections offered by DACA were scheduled to expire on Monday, March 5. In a move that helped continue protections for 800,000 young people, the Supreme Court denied President Trump’s request to bypass a federal appeals court to end protections by the deadline, leaving the fate of the Dreamers uncertain. In protest and solidarity, the UCSB undocumented community and their allies walked out of their classes and workplaces on March 5 in support of immigration reform.

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