What is a daca?

DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a U.S. Immigration policy established in 2012 that allows certain undocumented immigrants who were brought to the country as children to request deferred action on their immigration status. This means they can apply for work permits and avoid deportation for a renewable period of two years, provided they meet specific criteria. DACA does not provide a pathway to permanent residency or citizenship. Its future has been the subject of political debate and legal challenges.