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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

DACA repeal could affect UI student

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Hawkeyes for DREAM Iowa President Emiliano Martinez speaks before a crowd of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals supporters at the Old Capitol Building on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. The recent decision regarding the decision to rescind DACA has been a highly controversial issue in national politics. (James Year/The Daily Iowan)

An anonymous University of Iowa student talks how the DACA repeal could leave her unprotected.

“At least I had an opportunity as it was, and I was able to attend some school. And from what it looks like, I’ll be able to graduate from college. My ultimate goal was to become a doctor.”

 

Watch the student tell her story here:

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