Supreme Court DACA Ruling Preserves Millions of Jobs
Brief Published on June 23, 2020The US Supreme Court recently ruled to preserve DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. DACA allows individuals who came to the US as children to remain under certain conditions and was implemented in 2012. Since that time, about 800,000 people have received protection under the act, which requires that recipients either be in school or be employed. Although the decision does not permanently secure the program, it provides critical near-term security to the affected group.
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DACA: An Economic Imperative
Press Release Released on January 18, 2018The clock is ticking on a two-million-job issue: finding a permanent solution to replace Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The DACA program allows individuals who entered the United States as children to remain here for school or work. Nearly 800,000 persons across the country are enrolled in the program, and approximately 124,300 of these individuals live in Texas. If no action is taken, these young people will be subject to deportation when work visas in place on March 5, 2018 expire (some are already expiring). The issue has become highly politicized, thus at times masking the critical underlying socioeconomics.
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- immigration laws
DACA Decision Could Significantly Complicate Recovery from Hurricane Harvey
Press Release Released on September 05, 2017The Trump Administration has announced a decision to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), an immigration program allowing individuals who entered the United States as children to remain here for school or work. Nearly 800,000 persons are enrolled in the program. Approximately 124,3000 of these "Dreamers" live in Texas, with a high concentration in Houston and the Gulf Coast region.
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- Hurricane Harvey,
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What is the impact of a federal judge striking DACA?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 19, 2021Dr. Perryman emphasizes the need for congress to develop effective immigration legislation and policies.
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What is the benefit of DACA recipients for the economy?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on June 19, 2020The Supreme Court ruled that the DACA program would not be ended at this time. Dr. Perryman explains the economic contributions coming from these individuals.
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What consequences could result from President Trump's decision to rescind the DACA program?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on September 06, 2017Dr. Perryman says President Trump's decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program could have dire consequences for the economy.
Time for Immigration Reform
Column Published in syndication September 20, 2017Immigrants, both documented and undocumented, are a crucial source of labor, and it is well past time for immigration reform. Moreover, it needs to be framed in a way that addresses the reality of the situation rather than popular myths. In addition to the important human aspect of the issue, there is also a clear economic incentive. Change is coming for the US workforce, with the retiring of baby boomers and slower population growth, and long-term prosperity hinges on the ability to tap into the global workforce.
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- DACA,
- immigration,
- reform