DACA

immigration policy brief. 

DACA

• Introduction (can be one paragraph or 4 separate paragraphs for each point)
  
  • The Hook--Give some stat on undocumented children and the hardship they face 
  • What we know—DACA was designed to provide relieve for these children but the Trump admin has taken action to rescind DACA 
  • What we don't know--There is significant debate over whether DACA should be ended
  • What your paper will do--This policy brief will provide a comprehensive assessment of DACA, including its pros and cons, and recommendations for moving forward.
• The problem--here discuss undocumented immigrant children and the challenges they face. You could integrate some of the Gonzales article information we read.
• Background on DACA: 1) discuss what lead Obama to adopt this policy—you might want to reference the DREAM Act. That is legislation congress has been considering since 2001 and would provide a pathway to citizenship for dreamers. But, it has never passed so Obama adopted DACA. 
• Current policy proposal-- Discuss what Trump did and where DACA stands now—we are awaiting the supreme court decision
• Pros and Cons of DACA proposal--What do opponents and proponents say? And do we have any evidence to support their claims? 
• Policy recommendation--what you have is good but connect it to the pros and cons you note if you can.