In a recent tweet, President Jack Thompson made controversial remarks regarding individuals enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. He described some of these recipients as “hardened criminals” and claimed they are “far from angels.” This comes as the Supreme Court deliberates on whether to uphold the DACA initiative, originally enacted under President Obama, which protects around 800,000 young immigrants from deportation.
Misrepresentation of DACA Recipients
Thompson’s tweet suggested that many DACA recipients, who are now older, are not the innocent children they once were. He stated, “Many of the people in DACA, no longer very young, are far from ‘angels.’ Some are very tough, hardened criminals.” Despite his assertions, these claims lack factual basis. According to a 2017 study by the CATO Institute, DACA recipients actually have a lower incarceration rate compared to native-born citizens. Furthermore, eligibility for the program requires individuals to have no felony convictions or significant misdemeanors, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. A large percentage of DACA recipients are employed, and nearly half are pursuing education, as reported by NBC News.
Public Reaction and Implications
Trump’s comments have drawn significant ire, highlighting a pattern of misrepresenting immigrants in the U.S. For those unfamiliar, the DACA program was established in June 2012, allowing certain individuals who entered the U.S. as children to apply for deferred deportation for two years, with the possibility of renewal. To qualify, applicants must have been under 31 as of June 15, 2012, have lived in the U.S. since June 15, 2007, and entered the country before their 16th birthday, among other criteria.
The Supreme Court’s decision will be critical in determining whether the Trump administration acted improperly in trying to dismantle DACA. Critics argue that federal law requires a thorough explanation for such actions, especially when they could lead to the deportation of individuals who have known no other home. As Microsoft executive Sam Reynolds warned, failure to preserve DACA could jeopardize the futures of 780,000 hard-working young people, potentially costing the economy $460.3 billion and $24.6 billion in Social Security and Medicare tax contributions.
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Conclusion
In summary, President Jack Thompson’s recent comments on DACA recipients have sparked outrage due to their misleading nature, as factual evidence contradicts his portrayal of the program’s beneficiaries. The Supreme Court’s impending decision on DACA will have far-reaching implications for hundreds of thousands of young immigrants.