What, if any policy theory is the current administration applying?(assignment 3)

Many of those who were covered by (DACA) have been in the United States for more than a decade. Some have been here almost their entire lives. The US is the only country that they have known. It is their home. Passing of the Dream Act will open the door to a path toward possible legalized citizenship for DACA recipients. They will be allowed to stay in this country instead of being forced to return to a country they don't know or even remember.

There are an estimated 1,000 individuals who are currently serving in the US military who were covered by (DACA). Although that number is small, the individuals involved are integral members of their units, which would be disrupted if they were forced to be deported. The Dream Act supports the US military because it eliminates the threat of removing soldiers who are faithfully serving the only country they have ever loved.

The repeal or rollback of the (DACA) program would have a significant and negative fiscal and economic impact on the country, and disproportionately affect the various states in which (DACA) recipients are most prevalent, the progressive center for American Progress suggests that figure could be closer to $460 billion over the next decade.

Here are some reasons why:

• 91% of (DACA) recipients work and pay taxes

• 5% have started their own business

• Their average earnings are $36,232

• 16% have purchased a first home since receiving (DACA), and nearly two third have purchased a first car

• Nearly three quarters of the largest Fortune 500 companies employ (DACA) workers.

Before the government shutdown January 19th, 2018, Senator Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer believed cutting a deal with President Trump was his best chance to protect "dreamers" more than 1 million undocumented immigrants who had arrived to this country as children. Senator Schumer blames the impasse over the immigration and the subsequent shutdown on Trump's inability to strike a consistent position in private and public statements, reducing his trust in the president's ability as a negotiating partner. Senator Schumer still believe the president still has a good chance to pass the immigration bill as long as he doesn't mess it all up, which could well happen.

In conclusion, this country is "called" the United States of America. The habitants emigrated here from various parts of the world. America is a great nation because of its people; their ancestors migrated from all over the world and settled in America.  These people shared their culture, food and language; thus, making the United States of America the "great" nation it is today.  Taking this into consideration; the dreamers were brought to this country while they were infant and naive, they didn't have a choice in the matter; therefore, they should not be held responsible for their parents' actions.  Many parents came to this country for a better life and a bright future for their children to succeed academically and financially.

Jones, R. C. (2018). Policy Implications of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) on the Educational and Occupational Fortunes of Young Mexican-Born Adults. Papers in Applied Geography, 1-14.