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DACA Diaries

Intimate stories from the people affected by DACA, a federal program that has given many a lifeline as they start their adult lives.

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Lumina Foundation
A woman looks at photographs on the wall.
Justice
It was once easier to go unnoticed, but some DACA recipients from Europe and Canada say they are ready to join the immigration fight
(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).
Jobs
Nearly 40 percent of DACA recipients are high school or college students. Now their future is in limbo.
Woman walking on sidewalk, wearing a backpack
Education
A court ruling offers some relief to this Texas high school student. But will it last?
A woman riding the train looks out of the window.
Education
DACA gave her courage to fight anti-immigrant bias and white supremacy
Woman standing in front of desk, talking to another woman who is in front of a computer
Education
If DACA ends, she’s worried she’ll never put her college degree to work
A man leans on a colorfully painted wall and looks over his right shoulder.
Conflict
On his commute to campus he could soon risk a ticket — and deportation