Supreme Court Decision On DACA Could Allow Trump Administration To Terminate Program.pdf

Supreme Court Ruling on DACA

To: Reporters and Producers

From: FWD.us

Date: May 6, 2020

Re: Potential Supreme Court Decision on DACA

The Supreme Court is poised to rule on the constitutionality of President Trump's attempt to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program as early as May 7th. This decision could have profound implications for nearly 700,000 Dreamers—including 256,000 U.S.-citizen children—and their families, employers, and communities across the country.

Key Points:

Potential Deportation: A Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration to end DACA could lead to a massive new round of deportations, potentially separating over 700,000 Dreamers from their families, many of whom are essential workers.
Impact on Essential Industries: Approximately 200,000 DACA recipients work in essential industries like healthcare, transportation, and food service, with nearly 30,000 directly involved in the health care sector.
Economic Impact: Revoking DACA would cost an estimated 24,037 American jobs each month for two years, totaling over 1,095 people pushed out of the workforce daily.
Coronavirus Response: A Supreme Court ruling ending DACA during the national emergency would be "catastrophic," as Dreamers play a crucial role in combating COVID-19.
Legal Contradictions: Senior Trump officials have publicly confirmed plans to deport Dreamers if DACA is terminated, contradicting previous assurances that Dreamers wouldn't face deportation. ICE has also been accessing sensitive personal data on DACA recipients, despite promises not to do so.

Call to Action:

Reporters and producers are urged to:

Cover the Supreme Court hearing and potential ruling with a focus on its impact on Dreamers and their communities.
Highlight the critical role of DACA recipients in essential industries during the pandemic.
Examine the economic and social costs of ending DACA, including family separations and job losses.