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DACA Support Dwindles Amid Urgent Immigration Concerns

9/29/2025

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The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) coalition in Congress has weakened since 2017, with eight of the original 34 Republican supporters remaining.
Immigration advocates express concern about DACA urgency under Trump's border-enforcement focus.
DACA protects about 500,000 individuals; detentions have raised concerns.
Rep. Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) leads a pathway to legal status for DACA recipients.

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Story summary

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) coalition in Congress has weakened since 2017, with eight of the original 34 Republican supporters remaining.
Immigration advocates express concern about DACA urgency under Trump's border-enforcement focus.
DACA protects about 500,000 individuals; detentions have raised concerns.
Rep. Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) leads a pathway to legal status for DACA recipients.