Update on National Immigration Legislation in Princeton May 18

The Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA)and the expanded DACA for youth acts have been put on hold after a federal district court in Texas temporarily blocked their implementation on Feb. 16.

Under the acts, announced by President Barack Obama on Nov. 20, 2014, parents of U.S.-born children or lawful permanent residents, who entered the country on or before Jan. 1, 2010, have no criminal record, and have resided continuously in America, will be protected against removal and receive work authorization for three years.

Legislation is on hold until a court issues an order that allows these initiatives to go forward.

Last year, Princeton Human Services and the Princeton Police Department partnered with local organizations including the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund (LALDEF), the Princeton Public Library and La Hermandad Latinoamericana to educate the public on the acts.

They will provide an update on Monday, May 18, at the Princeton Public Library Community Room, 7 p.m. The session will be held in both English and Spanish.

Information, resources and brief private counseling with local immigration attorneys will be available to attendees.

An update will be given on where the legislation stands and how residents who may be eligible can begin getting ready for the process.

For more information, contact Princeton Human Services at 609-688-2055 or e-mail ENeira@princetonnj.gov.