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EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 7 MIN

American dream slipping out of reach for many DACA recipients, new report finds

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A new report reveals that the American dream is slipping further out of reach for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and Dreamer college graduates, driven not by a lack of talent but by restrictive federal policy changes and mounting legal challenges. The study, titled "In Their Own Words: The Authorization Gap," was conducted by TheDream.US in conjunction with Equal Chance for Education. It highlights a deepening divide between young immigrants with work permits and those left entirely undocumented.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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