Americans reflect on legacy, immigration, and leadership after former President’s powerful social media post
• Obama marks 13 years since the launch of DACA
• Facebook post urges dignity, respect for immigrant families
• Americans praise Obama’s compassion and call for immigration reform
• Emotional tributes from teachers, immigrants, and former students flood comments
• Renewed demand for Congressional action on immigration policy
Obama Defends DACA on Anniversary
On Monday, former President Barack Obama marked the 13th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy with a heartfelt message on Facebook, defending the legacy of the program and calling for dignity and humanity in immigration policy.
The former president reminded Americans of the moral foundation behind DACA: protecting undocumented young people who “were American in every single way but one — on paper.”
Americans React with Emotion and Respect
Obama’s post triggered a wave of emotional responses, with many praising his decency, clarity, and the long-term impact of DACA on millions of families. Here’s how Americans are responding:
- Kristin Canales: “A president that actually speaks in complete & coherent sentences… A true leader that can unite. How did we stray so far from this?”
- Frank J. Flores: “Your leadership gave millions of young men and women, who once felt invisible, a voice and the hope of a future… DACA didn’t just change policies; it changed lives.”
- Juan Galvan: “I was 4 when my family came here illegally in the 70s. Through the 1986 amnesty, we found a path. Many forget they come from immigrants too.”
- Nidya Sanchez Lara: “Many of my former students are DACA recipients — one is a doctor now. They are a wonderful addition to our society.”
- Rosemarie Alberta Contreras: “You are so missed, President Obama… It is heartbreaking to see how unfairly our hardworking migrant community is currently being treated.”
- Liz Nelson: “It will be a miracle if Congress ever works for immigration reform. I’m praying for that day to come.”
- Forhad Alam: “DACA showed that justice and compassion can go hand in hand.”
Outlook: Will Congress Heed the Call?
Despite overwhelming public support for permanent protections for Dreamers, Congressional immigration reform has stalled repeatedly over the last decade. Obama’s message has reignited discussion among voters and advocacy groups ahead of the 2025 election season.
Whether lawmakers will act remains uncertain. But Monday’s outpouring of gratitude, unity, and demand for humane immigration policy shows that the DACA debate continues to shape America’s conscience.
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