DACA Diaries

A woman looks at photographs on the wall.

It was once easier to go unnoticed, but some DACA recipients from Europe and Canada say they are ready to join the immigration fight

Most DACA recipients are from Mexico, but those who are not say it’s important that they speak up.

It was once easier to go unnoticed, but some DACA recipients from Europe and Canada say they are ready to join the immigration fight
Woman standing in front of desk, talking to another woman who is in front of a computer

If DACA ends, she’s worried she’ll never put her college degree to work

If DACA ends, she’s worried she’ll never put her college degree to work
Woman walking on sidewalk, wearing a backpack

A court ruling offers some relief to this Texas high school student. But will it last?

A court ruling offers some relief to this Texas high school student. But will it last?
(Left to right): Indira Marquez Robles, Dustin Henderson, Maria Geneva Reyes, Mwewa Mwange and Jasiel López (left to right) are recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

Nearly 40 percent of DACA recipients are high school or college students. Now their future is in limbo.

Nearly 40 percent of DACA recipients are high school or college students. Now their future is in limbo.
A woman riding the train looks out of the window.

DACA gave her courage to fight anti-immigrant bias and white supremacy

DACA gave her courage to fight anti-immigrant bias and white supremacy
A man leans on a colorfully painted wall and looks over his right shoulder.

On his commute to campus he could soon risk a ticket — and deportation

His DACA protection and driver’s license are expiring in May, so Jasiel López worries that his drive to school could put him in the path of law enforcement.

On his commute to campus he could soon risk a ticket — and deportation