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KU Law School Providing Free Legal Assistance for DACA Renewal

The University of Kansas School of Law will provide free legal assistance to individuals affected by President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)—a program which protects undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as children.
KU Law’s DACA Renewal Clinic will assist eligible Douglas County residents in renewing their applications before the Oct. 5 deadline set by the White House, KU Today reports.
“Any applications that are received after that date will result in a denial of renewal, and the work authorization and protection from deportation will expire on the date listed on the person’s work authorization card,” says Melanie DeRousse, associate clinical professor of law and director of Douglas County Legal Aid. “The timeline is very short, and the consequences of not getting paperwork done in time are extremely harsh in this scenario.”
The Topeka Capital Joural reports that nearly 6,000 Kansans have obtained work authorization and protection through DACA. Many of them will need legal assistance in determining eligibility for a two-year renewal.
Law schools from across the country have offered similar free clinics in response to President Trump’s decisions. In March, students and faculty at Boston University School of Law went to Logan Airport and provided legal support for travelers affected by President Trump’s travel ban.
Sources: University of Kansas, The Topeka Capital Journal, Boston University School of Law