Do Now MAKE A PILE OF LETTERS TO PRESIDENT AT CENTER OF YOUR TABLE What do you know about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program? If you know nothing, let’s think about this. We have been talking about, and are talking about Latino Immigration and Citizenship. So, DACA likely has something to do with this topic. Now look at what DACA stands for, think about what we have been covering, and make an educated guess as to what DACA does.

Latin Americans in the United States Fight for Immigration Reform and Citizenship

Latino Legislation Gonzalez v. Williams (1904) Puerto Rican Isabel Gonzalez was denied entry to U.S.  launched a legal fight for her Citizenship Refused to take no for an answer Jones Act (1920) granted citizenship to all Puerto Ricans On the grounds that Puerto Rico had been under military occupation Mendez vs Westminster (1947) Mexican families argue that segregation in school = unconstitutional Important precedent to Brown v. Board of Education First Supreme Court case briefed and argued by Mexican-American attorneys

Latino Legislation (cont.) Hernandez vs. The State of Texas- 1954 Supreme court decides Mexicans and all other minorities had equal protection under 14th amendment Established Mexican American as a recognized nationality Paves way for Hispanic Americans to use legal action to fight for equality Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Youth brought US illegally by parents receive permission to work, study and get drivers license DREAMers- 800,000 recipients

Latino Representation League of United Latin American Citizens LULAC- 1929 Oldest and largest Latino organization in the US Focus on civil rights, employment and education Confrontational approach during the 1960’s Election of Sonia Sotomayor- 2009 First Hispanic Justice of the Supreme Court. Appointed by Barack Obama. National Day of Action for Justice for Immigrants/Refugees January, 14 2017 Mass mobilization to protect immigrants and refugees

Raising Awareness Immigration Law Enforcement Monitoring Project Hold events on Dia De Los Muertos to commemorate Latino lives lost while crossing the U.S. - Mexico border Mass Demonstrations in 2006 More than half a million people marched in the streets for Immigrant Rights Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, San Jose, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Fort Myers, New York City, Oakland, Portland, Seattle, Tucson, Salt Lake City Shouted “We Shall Overcome,” “Immigrants Rights are Civil Rights,” “We are not Criminals” May 1, 2006- Day without immigrants Immigrants boycott schools, work and purchasing from local stores Symbolizes the importance of immigrants to the U.S.

Today’s Activity Overview of DACA Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals- 2012 by Obama Administration. Youth brought US illegally by parents receive permission to work, study and get drivers license. Must be under the Age of 31 DREAMers- 800,000 recipients Listen to Dalia’s story: https://soundcloud.com/matthewgreen-4/our-interview-with-daca-recipient-dalia-nava

Questions What do you think Congress should do to address the legal status of undocumented immigrants like Dalia who came to the United States as children? What is the most convincing argument to continue with DACA? What is the most compelling reason to end a program like DACA? Explain your answer using evidence. What stood out to you after reading the post by Dalia? What specifically about her story made an impression or influenced your views on this issue?