ADVENTURES IN PHILOSOPHY

A current issue through the lens of philosophy: The state of the American "Dreamers".  It is estimated that the United States of America has a population of over 12.5 million undocumented immigrants living within its borders. Out of those, approximately 800,000 range between the ages of 15 and 36, were taken into the country as young children, and lack a formal or legal immigration status. These young immigrants are known as Dreamers. Given their complicated status as offsprings of illegal immigrants, their human rights often find themselves in a state of jeopardy. For the last few years, they were protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy (DACA) instead, a program which came into force in the year 2012 under the administration of President Barack Obama. The DACA program assured its beneficiaries access to a complete education, a college degree, a job, and full protection from deportation. However, under the administration of current American pres...