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about 610,000 of them are currently protected under DACA, NIF said, adding that the average DACA recipient arrived in the United States at age seven and has lived here for more than 20 years

“Every American, no matter their immigration status, deserves a chance to achieve the American Dream For thousands of New Yorkers who have known no other home than our welcoming state, DACA has meant they are able to stay with us and contribute to our communities,” James said

“When other states try to tear down this successful program, they are trying to rip families apart and remove New Yorkers from our state, and that I will not allow I will continue to fight for all New Yorkers, and I am proud to lead my colleague attorneys general in this must-win effort,” she added

The New York Attorney General said DACA has allowed recipients to live, study, and work across the United States free from the fear of being forcibly separated from their families and communities

Since 2012, she said more than 825,000 young immigrants have been granted DACA protections after completing applications and passing a background check, including nearly 41,000 New Yorkers James said Dreamers come from almost every country in the world, but many have never known any home other than the United States and that the program has enabled hundreds of thousands to enroll in colleges and universities; start businesses that help improve the economy; serve in the military; and give back to communities as teachers, medical professionals, engineers, and entrepreneurs