PHILADELPHIA – Mayor Kenney today released a statement following the Supreme Court of the United States ruling which blocks the federal government’s attempt to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program that offers protection for young migrants:

“Philadelphia stands with DACA recipients across the country. Over 825,000 young people who have benefitted from the program came here with their parents searching for a better life and more opportunities. DACA recipients came out of the shadows, and many of them are thriving as students and young professionals, contributing to the progress of our cities. They are a vital part of our communities. Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a huge victory for Dreamers across the country.

“In Philadelphia, we respect DACA recipients and all immigrants who choose to call our city home; we love them, and we will continue fighting for them and their families.”