Immigration Enforcement — 2026-03-19
41 Senate Democrats Demand Answers on DHS 'Slow-Walking' DACA Renewals
Sens. Cortez Masto and Durbin led 41 Senate Democrats demanding answers about DHS delays in processing DACA renewal applications and work permits. The inquiry targets bureaucratic slowdowns affecting approximately 530,000 DACA recipients whose employment authorization depends on timely processing. DHS nominee Mullin faces confirmation hearings this week with immigration enforcement as the central issue.
Analysis
DACA processing delays represent a passive enforcement mechanism not previously tracked in this digest series. Combined with the welfare fraud bill, the administration is pursuing parallel tracks: legislative action plus administrative attrition.
DACA processing delays represent a passive enforcement mechanism not previously tracked in this digest series. Combined with the welfare fraud bill, the administration is pursuing parallel tracks: legislative action plus administrative attrition.