The Trump administration has advised Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program beneficiaries to “prepare for and arrange their departure from the United States,” The Hill reports, citing ABC News.
Following President Donald Trump’s move to rescind the program on Tuesday, GOP lawmakers had talking points distributed to them, saying that DACA beneficiaries are advised to use their remaining time in the United States to get all affairs in order.
“The Department of Homeland Security urges DACA recipients to use the time remaining on their work authorizations to prepare for and arrange their departure from the United States – including proactively seeking travel documentation – or to apply for other immigration benefits for which they may be eligible,” the document says.
Several sources gave confirmation of the talking points authenticity to ABC News.
The president has been urging Congress members to take legislative action on DACA’s protections before the end of a six-month phase-out period for the program.
“As I’ve said before, we will resolve the DACA issue with heart and compassion – but through the lawful democratic process,” Trump said in a statement, adding: “It is now time for Congress to act!”
Still, the president’s decision to end the program, which shields certain young undocumented immigrants from deportation, spurred widespread criticism and prompted some lawmakers to urge swift legislative action on the matter.
In a Tuesday night tweet, Trump said that if lawmakers were unable to pass a measure addressing DACA’s protections, he would revisit his decision to end the program.
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