WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Tuesday the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has been rescinded. The move potentially puts 800,000 illegal immigrants in danger of deportation.
"I'm here today to announce that the program known as DACA that was effectuated under the Obama administration is being rescinded," Sessions said at a press conference held at the Department of Justice.
"The DACA program was implemented in 2012, and essentially provided a legal status for recipients or a renewable two-year term work authorization and other benefits," Sessions said.
Sessions's announcement came after U.S. President Donald Trump called on Congress Tuesday to take action to address the issue.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama introduced the DACA policy in 2012, and sought to expand the program in 2014.
