Pathways to Citizenship for DACA Recipients: Legislative Updates & Analysis

Sep 1, 2024

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.

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