Illinois Issues: Worry About DACA's Fate Triggers Anxiety, Depression In Immigrants

Summary: Psychologists in Illinois talk of fears they have for young recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Luis Gomez says his anxiety has been exacerbated by the ongoing debate over whether to end DACA. Last month, the Trump administration announced it was terminating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program — also known as DACA. Created by President Barack Obama’s 2012 presidential order, DACA grants undocumented youth who entered the country as children temporary protection