Dreaming of the Future: Reflections of a Latina College Student Receiving DACA Protection in the Trump Era. (April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rogers, Jennifer
• Is Part Of: Journal of Hispanic higher education. Volume 21:Number 2(2022)
• Page Start: 165
• Page End: 178
• Publication Date: 2022-04
• Subjects: intersectionality -- critical race theory -- deferred action for childhood arrivals -- DACA -- college access -- Latina; Hispanic Americans -- Education (Higher) -- United States -- Periodicals; 378.1982968073
• DOI: 10.1177/1538192720932456
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1538-1927

Abstract

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program provides legal protection to enhance access for a narrow subcategory of undocumented immigrants. Following the presidential election, a series of actions have pushed many of these recipients into limbo, leading to uncertainty and fear for these young students. This case study examined the intersectional identity and experiences of a first-generation Latina college student who is an undocumented immigrant and has received protection under the DACA program.