Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has publicly endorsed efforts to bring back DACA recipients deported during the Trump administration, framing the move as necessary to correct past injustices. The House Democratic leader made the remarks during an appearance on PBS NewsHour, where he argued for providing “remedial assistance” to those affected by hardline immigration policies.
‘Undo the Damage’
Pressed by co-host Amna Nawaz about reports of dozens of deported DACA recipients, Jeffries didn’t hesitate. “Certainly,” he replied. “Anyone, whether they are a citizen, whether they were here lawfully, whether they were DACA recipients, who’ve been treated unfairly and unjustly by the administration, we need to provide remedial assistance to them.”
He framed the issue as part of a broader need to reverse what he called the “damage” inflicted on immigrant families and the country over the past two years. The comments signal a potential push by Democrats to revisit deportation cases if they maintain or expand their political power in upcoming elections.
DACA in the Crosshairs
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, created by the Obama administration in 2012, has faced relentless legal and political challenges. Though the Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to abruptly end DACA in 2020, its long-term fate remains uncertain amid ongoing court battles.
Jeffries’ stance highlights the deepening divide between the parties on immigration, with Democrats increasingly embracing pathways to legal status for undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. The remarks also tee up a likely flashpoint in future legislative debates over comprehensive immigration reform.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2026/11/11/jeffries-i-support-bringing-deported-daca-recipients-back/