For Texas DACA recipients, a fearful present and an uncertain future as protected status expires
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Itzayana Mondragón, a 26-year-old DACA recipient from Cedar Creek, Texas, faces uncertainty as a federal court ruling could end her ability to work legally in the state. Having grown up in the U.S. after crossing the border from Mexico as an infant, Mondragón has built a life as a nurse and a farmer. However, delays in DACA renewals have left her and others vulnerable to deportation. With fears of losing her job and family stability, she reflects on the anxiety surrounding her status and the impact of immigration enforcement in her community. The upcoming court decision could force her to relocate for work.
AI summary · Source: KRGV (NBC 5) →
