Cortez Masto and 37 Colleagues Want DACA Deadline Extended

In the wake of three massive storms that have disrupted the day-to-day lives of millions of people,Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and 37 of her colleagues on Monday called on the Trump administration to extend the crucial October 5 deadline for DREAMers to renew their DACA status. The group made the request in a letter to Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke. “These major hurricanes significantly disrupted day to day living and operations in these states and territories,” the lawmakers wrote. “It would be appropriate for the government to extend the October 5, 2017 deadline nationwide to allow individuals adequate time to meet the government’s recent request.” They go on to say “Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico are still working to recover and will be for some time. An extension of the deadline would provide DACA recipients more time to collect the $495 application fee and gather the necessary documents to accurately complete the renewal application.” More here.