Ruling Devastates Young Immigrants About To Receive DACA Protections

Lady Lyons, a 19-year-old college student, faces challenges due to her undocumented status despite qualifying for DACA. The program, which protects young immigrants from deportation, was ruled illegal by a Texas judge, affecting many like Lyons. She missed out on DACA protection when Trump ended it in 2017, and although it reopened, her application wasn't processed in time. Pressure is mounting on Congress to provide permanent protections for undocumented immigrants. Current DACA recipients can renew their protections, but future changes are uncertain. Lyons and others urge Democrats to include a citizenship pathway in upcoming legislation.

What are Lady Lyons' academic and career goals?

• To become a doctor

• To major in ethnic studies and political science, and attend law school

• To work in the tech industry

• To become a professional athlete

What is the main purpose of the DACA program?

• To provide financial aid to students

• To grant citizenship to undocumented immigrants

• To provide housing assistance

• To offer temporary protection from deportation for young immigrants

Why was Lady Lyons unable to apply for DACA when she turned 15?

• She was not interested at the time

• Her application was lost

• The program was ended by President Trump

• She did not meet the age requirement

What recent event has affected Lyons' DACA application?

• A new law passed by Congress

• A federal judge ruling the program illegal

• A change in the age requirement

• An administrative error

What are Lyons and others advocating for in response to the uncertainty surrounding DACA?

• Increased deportations

• Permanent protections and a pathway to citizenship

• A reduction in immigration

• More temporary work permits