Seven years ago, President Barack Obama gave some relief to more than 700,000 people who were brought to the US illegally as children. Those in good standing could receive a work permit and relief from deportation. The Trump administration ended the DACA program, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Federal courts blocked Trump from ending the program immediately. In a few weeks, the Supreme Court will hear a case that could greatly affect people often known as “Dreamers.” That includes Norma Ramírez. She is one of the people the Supreme Court will hear from — in defense of DACA. Reporter Deepa Fernandes has been spending time with her and has this profile.
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