DACA: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Date	2012

Photos

A diverse group of protesters stands in front of a brick building holding colorful signs with messages supporting DACA and Dreamers at a rally at the University of Michigan.

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Topics

United States DACA & the DREAM Act illegal immigration immigration deportation

Key People

President Barack Obama stands smiling with arms crossed in the Oval Office, with the American flag and presidential seal visible behind him.

Barack Obama

president of United States