On campuses:
Arizona universities ask Congress to shield DACA students from deportation.
»»» “I’m going to stand by what I’ve said about DACA in the past: I think it is something that the Congress should deal with. We know that they are not doing anything else so why don’t they deal with the immigration policy issues or budget issues that we have in front of us. But let’s see what the facts are before I make a comment.”
— Gov. Doug Ducey in an Aug. 30 statement, which spokesman Daniel Scarpinato pointed to as the Republican governor’s stance on what should be done with the program
»»» “These young people entered our country as children and should have the opportunity to remain in our country to be educated here and to have opportunities to exercise their gifts for the enhancement of our nation . ... While DACA is not a permanent solution, we support its continuance until a permanent solution can be found.”
— Bishops Thomas J. Olmsted and Gerald Kicanas, in a statement by Catholic dioceses in Arizona and New Mexico
»»» “It is a sad day in our country when our president refuses to protect children in the only country they have ever known. By adding a 6-month delay in implementation, President Trump is not only acting disingenuously but cruelly throwing these children’s lives into uncertainty.”
— State Sen. Steve Farley, D-Tucson and candidate for governor
»»» “DACA was literally the least we could do as a nation for these amazing leaders. These young people have changed me. They are ultimately the best of what America aspires to be: hopeful, brave, selfless, curious and strong. The termination of DACA is heartbreaking and is an especially dark stain on an already failed and dangerous Trump administration. But we will not despair. The same tenacity and grit our immigrant community showed when it won DACA will win out in this moment too. We will survive and even thrive in these turbulent times. We will not quit and we will not go backwards.
— David Garcia, Democratic candidate for governor
»»» “DACA not only improved the lives of undocumented young people but also positively affected Arizona’s economy. The inclusion of these young people has contributed to more prosperous local, state and national economies. Most importantly, it created safer and stronger communities. Ending DACA is counterproductive, at best, and at worst, coldhearted.”
— Rep. Rebecca Rios, House Minority Leader D-Phoenix,