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Obama Celebrates DACA Anniversary Amid Immigration Protests

6/17/2025

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Former President Barack Obama took to social media to honor the 13th anniversary of DACA, highlighting its vital role in safeguarding undocumented immigrants. He condemned the Trump administration's harsh policies, sparking a wave of shared personal success stories from those whose lives were transformed by DACA, all while protests against immigration policies continue to grow.

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Former President Barack Obama took to social media to honor the 13th anniversary of DACA, highlighting its vital role in safeguarding undocumented immigrants. He condemned the Trump administration's harsh policies, sparking a wave of shared personal success stories from those whose lives were transformed by DACA, all while protests against immigration policies continue to grow.