Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Ukraine parolees, and refugees
New or renewing applicants to other existing protection programs like DACA and Uniting for Ukraine would also face significant barriers as the Mandate orders DHS management to prohibit the use of staff time on these programs.37
Over 500,000 young adults are protected by DACA, and 176,000 Ukrainians have fled to the U.S. under the Uniting for Ukraine program.38 Without staff to process applications and renewals, these individuals would be unable to obtain or renew their legal protection or work authorization, pushing them out of status or the country.
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