NewsKPBS Public MediaJuly 29, 2026San Diego
Rep. Scott Peters Calls for Faster DACA Renewal Processing
Representative Scott Peters and local San Diego leaders are demanding that the Trump administration address significant processing delays for DACA renewal applications. The group argues that these backlogs threaten the employment status of nearly 9,000 local DACA recipients and disrupt the regional economy.
Read the full story at KPBS Public MediaWhy It Matters
Delays in renewals directly impact the legal work authorization and immigration status of nearly 9,000 San Diego residents, creating potential labor shortages for local businesses and financial instability for affected individuals.
Key Facts
- DACA renewal processing times have doubled under the current administration.
- Nearly 9,000 DACA recipients reside in San Diego.
- Dreamers contribute $968 million annually to the San Diego local economy.
- DACA status must be renewed every two years.
- Work authorizations cannot be renewed until DACA status is officially renewed.
- A federal ruling by Judge Andrew Hanan currently prevents new DACA applications but allows existing recipients to maintain status.
- DACA was originally established as an immigration policy in 2012.
- The Supreme Court ruled in 2017 that initial attempts to repeal DACA were 'arbitrary and capricious' in the case Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the University of California.
Who's Mentioned
organizationU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services“Federal agency responsible for processing DACA renewals.”personArcela Nunez-Alvarez“Cofounder and director of Universidad Popular.”personCarol Kim“Executive secretary-treasurer of the San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Counc”personChris Cate“President and CEO of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce.”personDonald Trump“President whose administration is overseeing current USCIS processing delays.”personScott Peters“Democratic Representative for San Diego calling for faster DACA processing.”personAndrew Hanan“Federal judge who issued a ruling pausing new DACA applications.”