In an era marked by divisiveness, political leaders across the spectrum have been unified in their call to spark upward mobility and restore the promise of the American dream.

Meanwhile, beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program have embodied the American dream through their resilience and their accomplishments. They are overwhelmingly employed, paying taxes, and pursuing education and homeownership.

So why is DACA controversial? Why have we not eagerly embraced the success stories of these young people as part of our country’s collective narrative? Perhaps our collective belief in the American dream is fractured—or worse. Some Americans may believe the dream is available to some but not to others.

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Diana Elliott is a Senior Research Associate at Urban Institute.