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Pedro Camacho

Former Undocumented Immigrant Turned Police Chief in California Warns DACA Delays Are Sidelining Officers

Santa Ana Chief of Police Robert Rodriguez (Credit: California Rep. Lou Correa's official website)

Santa Ana Police Chief Robert Rodriguez said delays in renewing work permits for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients recently forced one of his officers off the job for four weeks, underscoring growing concerns among immigration advocates and lawmakers about the future of the program.

The officer, who serves with the Santa Ana Police Department in California, was unable to work while awaiting renewal of a federal employment authorization document tied to DACA status.

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