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Obama originally portrayed DACA as temporary

People are freaking out about Trump ending DACA, but it's important to remember that in 2012 Obama rolled it out as a temporary measure.

Obama even said that because DACA was temporary, it was important for Congress to act to figure out an immigration plan:

"Effective immediately, the Department of Homeland Security is taking steps to lift the shadow of deportation from these young people.  Over the next few months, eligible individuals who do not present a risk to national security or public safety will be able to request temporary relief from deportation proceedings and apply for work authorization. 

Now, let’s be clear — this is not amnesty, this is not immunity.  This is not a path to citizenship.  It’s not a permanent fix.  This is a temporary stopgap measure that lets us focus our resources wisely while giving a degree of relief and hope to talented, driven, patriotic young people..."


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