Jeff Sessions, the U.S. Attorney General, announced on Tuesday, September 5, that the program supporting undocumented immigrant children and teenagers, known as DACA, will be halted. According to Reuters, the cessation of this program will affect 800,000 children and teenagers who lack valid immigration documentation, and Congress has six months to make a decision on this matter. This program was one of Barack Obama's initiatives that prevented the deportation of children and teenagers who were brought to the U.S. illegally. Jeff Sessions stated that the DACA program, implemented during the Obama administration, is unconstitutional. In this context, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said in a statement: 'I do not want to punish children for the actions of their parents,' referring to children who are now adults. However, we must accept that (America) is a land of opportunity because the law prevails. Donald Trump also criticized Barack Obama's approach to illegal immigrants in the U.S. Before Jeff Sessions' remarks about DACA, the President called on Congress members via Twitter to be prepared to fulfill their duties regarding DACA. Reuters reports that Donald Trump and Jeff Sessions did not provide details about the legal plan that should be presented regarding DACA in Congress. Nevertheless, Donald Trump told reporters at the White House: 'I like those who benefit from the DACA program and hope that Congress will now help them through the right means.' The halt of the DACA support program has elicited reactions from Democrats. Barack Obama criticized this action by Donald Trump's administration in a statement. Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic minority leader in the House of Representatives, also condemned the halt of the DACA program. Meanwhile, the Attorney General of Massachusetts announced that a coalition of U.S. states intends to sue against this action by Donald Trump's administration.
U.S. Attorney General Announces Halt to Support Program for Undocumented Immigrant Children
The U.S. Attorney General announced the termination of the DACA program, affecting 800,000 undocumented immigrant children. President Trump expressed a desire not to punish these individuals but criticized the previous administration's policies. This decision has sparked backlash from Democrats and potential legal challenges from several states.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The U.S. Attorney General announced the termination of the DACA program, which protected 800,000 undocumented immigrant children from deportation. This decision has sparked backlash from Democrats and potential legal challenges from several states.
- The DACA program was initiated by Barack Obama to protect undocumented children.
- Congress has six months to address the future of DACA following its termination.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, was designed to protect undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children from deportation. Its termination has reignited debates over immigration reform in the U.S.
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
Translated from the original and edited for English readers. View original source →
Translation confidence: 90%