Barack Obama’s impact on young Latinos. What effects does DACA have on young immigrants and what would happen if the program was permanently abolished?

Term Paper , 2021 , 21 Pages , Grade: 2.0

Politics - Region: USA

This paper deals with Barack Obama’s impact on young Latinos. In hopes of a better life, millions of Latinos illegally immigrated to America, also known as the land of equal opportunities and prosperity. Contrary to expectations, they faced many obstacles and inequalities after arriving in the U.S. However, younger undocumented generations were able to evoke a change: They had been fighting for equal rights for several years before President Barack Obama finally introduced the DACA program which gives young immigrants a temporary permission to stay in the U.S. and more opportunities to work or pursue higher education.

Since Obama introduced DACA through an executive order, that can easily be reversed by the following presidents, the existence of the program has been put at great risk by his successor Donald Trump. The attempts of political opponents to reverse DACA and the uncertainty of the future caused young Latinos to feel anxious about the program ending any day. Yet, what impact does DACA exactly have on the young Latino generation and what would happen if the program actually got abolished?

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1. Introduction.
• 2. Obama and the Latino Community.
• 3. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals: An Introduction
• 3.1 Marshall's Theory of Citizenship
• 3.2 DACA's chances
• 3.3 DACA's limits
• 4. Effects of DACA in practice
• 4.1 Economic impact
• 4.2 Emotional impact.
• 5. Abolishing DACA
• 6. Conclusion and Outlook

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The aim of this paper is to understand the significance of DACA for its recipients and its impact on their lives. By examining the strengths and weaknesses of the program, drawing connections to T.H. Marshall's Theory of Citizenship, the paper aims to determine the potential consequences of its abolishment. Given recent developments, it also seeks to assess the program's long-term viability.

• The impact of DACA on the lives of young Latino immigrants.
• The economic and emotional consequences of the program for its recipients.
• The potential implications of abolishing DACA and its alignment with T.H. Marshall's Theory of Citizenship.
• The political context surrounding DACA and its enactment.
• The ongoing debate and future prospects of DACA.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter introduces the concept of DACA and its significance for young undocumented immigrants, highlighting the program's potential benefits and the challenges it faces. It provides a brief overview of the paper's objectives and scope.
• Chapter 2: Obama and the Latino Community This chapter explores the political context leading to the establishment of DACA, focusing on Obama's immigration policy and his relationship with the Latino community. It examines the challenges Obama faced in passing comprehensive immigration reform and the various strategies he employed.
• Chapter 3: The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals: An Introduction This chapter delves into the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program itself, providing a detailed introduction to its origins, purpose, and implementation. It examines the program's chances and limits, as well as its connection to T.H. Marshall's Theory of Citizenship.
• Chapter 4: Effects of DACA in practice This chapter analyzes the practical effects of DACA on its recipients, drawing upon existing research and empirical data. It examines the economic and emotional impact of the program, shedding light on the experiences of young Latinos who have benefited from DACA.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary focus of this paper lies on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, its impact on young Latino immigrants, and its connection to T.H. Marshall's Theory of Citizenship. Key concepts include immigration policy, undocumented immigrants, citizenship rights, economic and emotional well-being, and the political dynamics surrounding DACA.

• College: University of Dusseldorf "Heinrich Heine" (Sozialwissenschaften)
• Grade: 2.0
• Author: Ipek Yilmaz (Author)
• Publication Year: 2021
• Pages: 21
• Catalog Number: V1038444
• ISBN (eBook): 9783346449856
• ISBN (Book): 9783346449863
• Language: English
• Tags: DACA, USA, Obama, barack obama, deferred action for schildhood arrivals, dream act, american dream