President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are hosting an event at the White House to mark the 12th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which protects migrants without certain documentation who came to the U.S. as children from deportation. .
The Biden campaign recently released an ad highlighting individuals who have benefited from the program. The campaign seeks to draw a contrast with former President Trump’s policies, which he characterizes as broadly hostile toward those trying to cross the border.
The occasion coincides with the White House’s announcement of a related expansion in opportunities for certain migrants, such as those married to U.S. citizens.
The event is scheduled to begin at 2:45 pm EDT.
Watch the live video above.
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