DACA deserves our protection

By: Duke Staff Families torn apart. People shipped off to places they don’t know or can hardly remember. These are the consequences of the recent announcement from the Trump administration to scrap the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) immigrant program. This cruel policy change is now a reality for 800,000 young DACA recipients who suddenly face an uncertain future due to a part of … Continue reading DACA deserves our protection

In reversal, Gormley signs DACA letter

Craig Taylor | Staff Writer Duquesne President Ken Gormley signed a statement in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) act earlier this week. After first refusing to take a political stance that could jeopardize the university’s federal funding, Gormley agreed to sign on after speaking with Spiritan priests, faculty and members of student government. Gormley is one of 600 other university presidents … Continue reading In reversal, Gormley signs DACA letter