DREAMERS NOT A PRIORITY FOR DEPORTATION – WHITE HOUSE
According to the White House Chief of Staff, John Kelly, today, “Dreamers” would not be a priority for deportation, even if their Obama-era protections expire and a deadlocked Congress hasn’t completed a deal to protect them. In a meeting with reporters at the Capitol, he stated that as long as an immigrant in the U.S. illegally has no criminal record, they are likely to stay “out of anyone’s scope” for a long time. He says, “They are not a priority for deportation.”
Those with DACA protection should take steps to extend their status even if they still have some time on their DACA/EAD. See our other article about extending DACA HERE. Those without legal status should be aware that ICE enforcement activity is on the rise across the United States, targeting the undocumented whether they have a criminal record or not. For more information, see HERE. Those caught up in a raid by ICE will be processed for removal. Take steps now to protect yourself and your family and find out what options are available to you. If you or a family member have been targeted by ICE or to see what options may be available to you, CONTACT US for immediate assistance.
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