Where does the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program stand?

Lauren R. Aronson, an associate clinical professor of law and the director of the Immigration Law Clinic at the U. of I. College of Law

Although the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in its favor, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program remains a stopgap measure at best. The permanent fix is a comprehensive immigration bill that looks something like the former DREAM Act, says Lauren R. Aronson, an associate clinical professor of law and the director of the Immigration Law Clinic at the U. of I. College of Law. She recently spoke with News Bureau business and law editor Phil Ciciora about what’s next for DACA participants and immigration reform.

News Bureau: Where does the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program stand?