With Trump Moving to End DACA, New York City Leaders Pledge Support for Students and Teachers
Just hours after the Trump White House announced on Tuesday that it would move to rescind protections for young undocumented immigrants, New York City politicians, religious leaders and educators filled City Hall to pledge support for “Dreamers” who were brought to the U.S. as children.
With the news still fresh, there were few answers as to the immediate effects the repeal of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals would have on the more than 30,000 New York City residents already in the program. But Mayor Bill de Blasio and schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña reassured parents and students that schools are open to all regardless of immigration status — a particularly timely message with school beginning Thursday for more than a million children.
“My message today is very clear,” Fariña said. “Every student, parent and educator is welcome and safe in our schools. We will do everything we can to defend you in our schools.” . . .