Undocumented Students in Higher Education
As the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether to maintain Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), the questionaround what the undocumented population in America looks like looms large. Research indicates that undocumented immigrants, including DACA recipients, are integral parts of their communities, paying taxes, starting businesses,and serving in key industries facing labor shortages. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic alsodemonstrates that undocumented immigrants are on the front lines in key industries, delivering essential services asworkers in healthcare, agriculture, and food services.
Feldblum, M., Hubbard, S., Lim, A., Penichet-Paul, C., & Siegel, H. (2020, April). Undocumented students in higher education. New American Economy & Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration. https://www.immigrationresearch.org/system/files/PAHEI_NAE_Undocumented_Students.pdf