US: Mistakes made by DACA recipients that put them at risk of deportation

Young immigrants protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in the United States face the risk of deportation due to minor infractions. Despite having arrived in the country as children and building their lives there while complying with program requirements, these individuals can lose their protections.

The threat of deportation is triggered by seemingly minor mistakes, such as errors on immigration forms or old traffic violations. These infractions are sufficient to expose the beneficiaries to deportation proceedings, highlighting the precarious nature of their legal status despite general compliance with the program.