Dreamers are expressing disappointment with reggaeton singer Nicky Jam after he endorsed former President Donald Trump. This comes in contrast to a 2018 video where Jam supported DACA recipients fighting to keep their protections. Dreamers like Adrian Escárate, who was featured in the video, criticized Jam for seemingly using them to promote his music. Despite praising Dreamers in the past, Jam joined Trump at a rally in Las Vegas, where Trump mistakenly introduced him as a woman. This led to backlash from disillusioned fans, prompting the band Maná to remove their collaboration with Jam from streaming services.
The fate of DACA remains uncertain due to ongoing legal battles, despite the Supreme Court ruling that it can continue. Under current regulations, only existing DACA recipients or those whose statuses expired less than a year ago can renew, leaving many eligible applicants unable to apply. Roughly 580,000 current recipients can renew their statuses, but nearly 400,000 new applicants have been left in limbo.
Supporters argue that DACA is crucial for immigrant integration, with many recipients having lived in the U.S. for over 16 years and starting families. The program’s potential end would have a ripple effect, impacting not just DACA recipients but their families and communities as well. The endorsement of individuals like Nicky Jam by Trump has sparked controversy and raised questions about their understanding of the impact on the immigrant community.
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