The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was designed to protect which group?
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Correct answer: People who were brought to the U.S. as children and remained undocumented
Established via executive action in 2012, DACA provided temporary relief from deportation and work permits for 'Dreamers.' These are individuals who grew up in the U.S. but lacked legal status through no fault of their own.
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