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What is DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and who is eligible for it?

Title: Understanding DACA: A Lifeline for Undocumented Immigrant Youth Introduction (90 characters): DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is a crucial immigration policy that offers opportunities for a brighter future to certain undocumented individuals who were brought to the United States as children. Article: In a society that prides itself on inclusivity, the DACA program has proven to be a lifeline for thousands of young undocumented immigrants living within the United States. Established in 2012 by the Obama administration, DACA offers temporary relief from deportation and a chance to work legally in the country. Eligibility for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is based on specific criteria. To qualify, applicants must have arrived in the U.S. before the age of 16 and continuously resided in the country since June 15, 2007. Additionally, they must have been under the age of 31 on June 15, 2012, and be currently enrolled in school or have graduated from hi...