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Proposed Amendment to Protect DACA Recipients from Immigration Enforcement

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6355

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would legally shield DACA recipients and renewal applicants from federal immigration enforcement actions, including deportation, as part of the 2027 defense budget.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

DACA recipients

The amendment would prohibit civil immigration enforcement actions, including arrest and removal, against this group.

Department of Homeland Security

The agency would be restricted from carrying out civil immigration enforcement actions against DACA recipients and renewal applicants.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Background

S. 4784 is the National Defense Authorization Act, which provides the annual budget and policy framework for the Department of Defense. context
Mr. Durbin is a U.S. Senator who has long advocated for the protection of DACA recipients. context

Summary

Senator Durbin has introduced an amendment to the annual defense authorization bill that would prohibit actions against DACA recipients and those applying for DACA renewal. This measure would prevent arrests, detentions, and removal proceedings for these individuals unless their DACA status is officially revoked.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would legally shield DACA recipients and renewal applicants from federal immigration enforcement actions, including deportation, as part of the 2027 defense budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this amendment apply to all undocumented immigrants?

No, the amendment specifically applies to individuals who are current recipients of or those who have applied for a renewal and appear eligible.

Can DACA recipients still be deported if this passes?

The amendment prohibits actions unless the Department of Homeland Security makes a final determination that the individual no longer meets the requirements of the DACA program.

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Related Legislation

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Defense Bill Attachment

The use of a defense authorization bill as a vehicle for immigration policy protections is a common legislative strategy to ensure consideration of non-defense priorities.

S. 4784 SA 6355

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“The department whose funding is authorized by the underlying bill.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Energy“The department whose defense activities are authorized by the underlying bill.”Map →

personMr. Durbin“United States Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“The agency responsible for determining DACA eligibility and enforcement.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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