The dreamers: a forgotten population by Biden and threatened by Trump

The Dreamers: a population forgotten by Biden and threatened by Trump Immigrants who arrived in the United States as children welcomed the Democratic government with hope, which promised to regularize their status, something that has not happened. The Dreamers, as immigrants who arrived in the United States as children are known, have been in the political discussion for at least 23 years, when a bill known as the DREAM Act reached the U.S. Congress. This initiative has been presented multiple times without being approved. In 2010, it was close to being approved, but fell five votes short in the Senate of becoming law. In 2012, the then President of the United States introduced the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which grants beneficiaries a work permit valid for two years and a Social Security number, protecting them from deportation. To qualify for DACA, these migrants must have been living in the United States since 2007 and arrived before turning 16. They must also be studying, have graduated, or be veterans of the armed forces, and have no criminal record. Despite the limited protection provided by DACA, many young people were able to access educational loans thanks to this program, with nearly half of the beneficiaries having pursued a university degree and nine out of ten being in the labor market. Currently, there are approximately 580,000 DACA beneficiaries, the majority of whom are of Mexican origin. This program initially protected more than 800,000 immigrants brought to the country before June 15, 2007, but this number has decreased as many have not renewed their applications or have regularized their status in other ways. The threat to the Dreamers has not disappeared with Trump's departure from the White House. Last September, a federal judge in Texas ruled that DACA violates U.S. immigration law, but did not order the Biden administration to shut it down or stop processing renewal applications. That ruling was appealed. Trump plans to try to end DACA if elected, as reported by The New York Times. On the other hand, Joe Biden has been considered a disappointment to the Dreamers. Despite his promises and initial support for the collective, his administration has not made significant progress in regularizing their immigration status. Although he has criticized lawmakers for not acting, his support for a border security bill that did not include the regularization of migrants was viewed unfavorably by some sectors. The Biden administration has taken some beneficial measures for the Dreamers, such as extending health coverage to more than 100,000 of them. However, the lack of a permanent solution for this population remains a pressing concern. Although the majority of the American population supports immigration reform that benefits the Dreamers, political inaction remains a hurdle. In conclusion, the Dreamers continue to be in a situation of uncertainty, caught between unfulfilled promises and constant threats. Their contribution to American society is undeniable, but their future remains uncertain. It is necessary for the government and Congress to urgently act to provide a definitive solution for this forgotten and threatened population.