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DACA renewal delays leave Dreamers in Martinez without status, jobs

01 May 2026 09:30

Long DACA renewal wait times are leaving Dreamers in Martinez and Contra Costa County without legal status, jobs, and fearing detention. - Greisa Martinez Rosas of United We Dream says delays are at an unprecedented scale.

- Recipients cannot renew work permits and face deportation risks. - Local advocates urge federal action to address the backlog.

The situation highlights the urgent need for policy changes to protect Dreamers.

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