“I Feel Like I’m Grieving My Mother”
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DACA recipients are being deported despite the program's intent, causing family separations and uncertainty.
How This Affects You
If you are a DACA recipient, your status may no longer protect you from deportation, leading to family separation and loss of your home in the U.S.
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During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced questioning regarding the deportation of DACA recipients, revealing 261 arrests and 86 deportations between January and November 2025. Senator Dick Durbin highlighted the case of Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez, a 42-year-old DACA recipient with no criminal history, who was deported to Mexico last month after attending a green card interview. Her daughter, Damaris Bello, expressed grief and frustration over the sudden separation and the Secretary's evasiveness on why DACA recipients are being targeted despite the program's intent. This situation underscores a shift in immigration enforcement, where DACA status no longer guarantees protection from deportation, causing significant disruption for affected families. The inconsistencies in reported deportation figures and the personal impact on individuals like Estrada Juarez raise concerns about the program's future and the stability of DACA recipients' lives.
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Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced questioning during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
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