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For almost ten years, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA program has provided temporary protection from deportation, a work permit, and a social security number to people who entered the United States as children, without the proper documents to migrate, are currently living in the U.S., and have - or are working towards - a high school diploma or GED. This resource covers this history and recent developments.