1. 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.

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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
First Hispanic Justice of the Supreme Court.
Appointed by Barack Obama.
National Day of Action for Justice for Immigrants/Refugees
January,
Mass mobilization to protect immigrants and refugees

6. 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, Day without immigrants
Immigrants boycott schools, work and purchasing from local stores
Symbolizes the importance of immigrants to the U.S.

7. Today’s Activity Overview of DACA
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals 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:

8. 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?