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What is DACA and How Does It Work?
Millions of young adults in California are attending school thanks to DACA - Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and the DREAM Act - Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors. Many of them are now fearful that their future may be in jeopardy under the administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Here's a brief video explaining what DACA is and how it works.
For more information check out the website of the Department of Homeland Security here.
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