To repurpose funds previously appropriated for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the timely processing of DACA applications and related employment authorization documents and to prohibit the use of funds to arrest, detain, deport, or remove DACA recipients.

This legislative proposal mandates the redirection of specific funds currently allocated to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Instead of enforcement activities, these financial resources would be repurposed to expedite the processing of DACA applications and associated work authorization documents. Additionally, the bill explicitly prohibits the use of federal funding for the arrest, detention, or deportation of DACA recipients. For Arlington residents, this shift prioritizes administrative support for local community members with protected status, aiming to reduce visa backlogs and provide greater stability for thousands of residents currently in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. By ensuring these individuals can continue working and living without the immediate threat of removal, the bill seeks to solidify their economic contributions and integration into the local workforce.