Undocumented immigrants are individuals who enter or reside in a country without proper legal authorization. They do not possess the necessary documents to legally stay in the country.
Imagine you're at a party, and there's a guest who didn't receive an invitation but still showed up. That guest would be considered an undocumented attendee because they don't have the proper authorization to be there.
Immigration Enforcement: The act of enforcing immigration laws and regulations to ensure compliance and maintain control over borders.
DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals): A policy that provides temporary protection from deportation and work permits for certain undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children.
Pathway to Citizenship: Refers to a process or set of requirements that allow undocumented immigrants to become legal citizens of a country.
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