The Intelligence from The Economist The American Dreamer: DACA in the Supreme Court
Nov 12, 2019
Stephen Mazey, a Supreme Court reporter for The Economist, and Matt Steinglass, the Europe correspondent, dive into the legal complexities of DACA amidst the Trump administration's challenges. They discuss the crucial implications of the Supreme Court's stance on young immigrants' futures. Also featured are the intense protests by Dutch farmers against strict environmental regulations, showcasing their frustrations and determination to challenge the government's approach. Finally, a look at Disney's competitive strategy in the streaming wars adds to the discussion.
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DACA Overview
- DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, protects young undocumented immigrants from deportation.
- It also lets them work and study, originating from an Obama executive order after Congress failed to pass immigration reform.
Trump's DACA Opposition
- President Trump pledged to end DACA, viewing it as presidential overreach.
- Despite legal challenges, existing DACA protections remain due to court injunctions.
DACA Recipients
- Roughly 660,000 individuals, including students, teachers, and social workers, benefit from DACA.
- Though new applications are halted, renewals continue under court orders.