'We're not kids anymore': The DACA generation hits their 30s with an unstable future As they mark a milestone birthday, many young adults who benefited from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program face a harsh reality: their uncertain immigration status has become a perpetual state of being.
For some, it's a painful reminder that even as they navigate the challenges of adulthood – finding stable employment, building a career, starting families – their future remains precarious.
Understanding DACA and Its Impact The DACA program was introduced in 2012 by President Barack Obama to shield young undocumented immigrants from deportation.