Supreme Court Decision on DACA is a Victory for Staff and Members

SAG-AFTRA applauds the Supreme Court ruling that blocks the efforts to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, commonly known as DACA.

Thanks to DACA, undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children can legally work in the United States without fear of deportation. They have much to contribute, and we’re proud to count them among our members and staff.

“Nothing is to be gained by uprooting people who were brought to this country as children, lived their whole lives here, and are conscientious, productive members of society,” said SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris. “I am glad compassion won out. This group has been caught in a political crossfire, and I hope today’s ruling can afford them some peace.”​

About SAG-AFTRA

SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other entertainment and media professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. A proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO, SAG-AFTRA has national offices in Los Angeles and New York and local offices nationwide representing members working together to secure the strongest protections for entertainment and media artists into the 21st century and beyond. Visit SAG-AFTRA online at SAGAFTRA.org.