As a part of our work to advocate for a pathway to citizenship for immigrant youth, NILC monitors and analyzes bills that go before Congress.
This page contains historical analysis of proposed federal legislation relevant to DACA recipients.

Legislative Analysis and Resources by Year
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2013
- 2011
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2010
- Pro-DREAM Activity Shows That the Immigration Movement Is Stronger Than Ever
- Summary of Significant Changes in the DREAM Act from S. 729 to S. 3992
- The DREAM Act: Good for Florida’s Economy; Good for Florida’s Future
- The DREAM Act: Good for Illinois’ Economy; Good for Illinois’ Future
- The DREAM Act: Good for North Carolina’s Economy; Good for North Carolina’s Future
- The DREAM Act: Good for Texas’ Economy; Good for Texas’ Future
- The DREAM Act Should Include Students Who Have Waited Nine Years for its Passage

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NILC Statement on the Fifth Circuit’s Decision on DACA
Jan 17, 2025 WASHINGTON – Kica Matos, President of the National Immigration Law Center, issued the following statement in response a decision by U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit finding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)...
NILC Statement on Preliminary Injunction by Federal Judge Blocking Certain DACA Recipients’ Access to Health Care Coverage
Dec 9, 2024 WASHINGTON — Nicholas Espíritu, deputy legal director of the National Immigration Law Center (NILC), issued the following statement in response to Judge Daniel M. Traynor of the U.S. District Court in North Dakota’s order blocking DACA...
Health Insurance Enrollment for DACA Recipients is Here!
Isobel Mohyeddin
Nov 1, 2024 In May 2024, the Biden-Harris administration made the major announcement that DACA recipients...