Exclusion by design: The undocumented 1.5 generation in the U.S
1Department of Anthropology, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States.
Frontiers in Sociology
|March 24, 2023
Summary
This study examines undocumented Mexican immigrants in the U.S. (1.5 generation) excluded from Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). It explores barriers to DACA and the lived experiences of those without this crucial immigration relief.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Immigration Studies
- Public Policy
Background:
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) provided relief for some undocumented youth.
- Many undocumented individuals, particularly the 1.5 generation, were excluded from DACA's benefits.
- Existing research has largely focused on DACA recipients, overlooking those ineligible or unable to renew.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the experiences of undocumented Mexican immigrants who did not benefit from DACA.
- To understand the reasons for DACA ineligibility or non-application among the 1.5 generation.
- To analyze the impacts of government policy exclusion on vulnerable populations.
Main Methods:
- Ethnographic methodologies.
- One-on-one interviews with 20 individuals without DACA.
- Comparative analysis with 20 DACA beneficiaries.
Main Results:
- Identified barriers to DACA application and renewal, including restrictive eligibility criteria.
- Examined the lived realities and perceptions of those excluded from DACA.
- Highlighted how DACA functioned as an internal border of exclusion for many.
Conclusions:
- The study fills a critical gap in immigration research by focusing on those outside DACA.
- Findings underscore the vulnerability of populations excluded from government programs.
- Understanding these experiences is crucial for policy development and support for immigrant communities.
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