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sources: http://news.gallup.com/poll/225200/news-immigration.aspx http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/368959-poll-most-americans-support-daca http://heinonline.org/HOL/Page?handle=hein.journals/gpsolo30&div=116&g_sent=1&casa_token=&collection=journals https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/DACA_singer_svajlenka_FINAL.pdf http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0002764214550288. https://d25d2506sfb94s.cloudfront.net/cumulus_uploads/document/izyxurbn73/daca_tables.pdf http://harvardharrispoll.com/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/most-americans-support-daca-but-oppose-border-wall-cbs-news-poll/

Reactions According to the New York Times, "Democrats and some Republicans, business executives, college presidents and immigration activists condemned the repeal as a coldhearted and shortsighted effort that was unfair to the young immigrants and could harm the economy."[111] Former President Obama condemned the repeal as "cruel" and wrote:[115]

They were brought to this country by their parents, sometimes even as infants. They may not know a country besides ours. They may not even know a language besides English. They often have no idea they're undocumented until they apply for a job, or college, or a driver's license... Whatever concerns or complaints Americans may have about immigration in general, we shouldn't threaten the future of this group of young people who are here through no fault of their own, who pose no threat, who are not taking away anything from the rest of us... Kicking them out won't lower the unemployment rate, or lighten anyone's taxes, or raise anybody's wages.

The reaction was mixed among Republicans.[116] Several senior Republicans praised Trump's action, such as House Speaker Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Ron Johnson, chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.[117] Other Republicans, including Senators John McCain, and Jeff Flake and, Representative Illeana Ros-Lehtinen, condemned the Trump Administration's choice to rescind the executive order.[117] In a released statement Senator McCain said:[118]

I strongly believe that children who were illegally brought into this country through no fault of their own should not be forced to return to a country they do not know. The 800,000 innocent young people granted deferred action under DACA over the last several years are pursuing degrees, starting careers, and contributing to our communities in important ways. While I disagreed with President Obama’s unilateral action on this issue, I believe that rescinding DACA at this time is an unacceptable reversal of the promises and opportunities that have been conferred to these individuals.

Organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union, Anti-Defamation League, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce condemned the repeal.[119] A number of religious organizations condemned the repeal, with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops describing it as "reprehensible". The Catholic University of Notre Dame also urged the president to not rescind DACA and announced it would stand by those affected.[120]The United Methodist Church said it was "not only unconscionable, but contrary to moral work and witness," and the Evangelical Lutheran Church called on its members to "pray today for those that will suffer undue repercussions due to the end of this program."[121] Asked about Trump's decision to rescind DACA, Pope Francis said if Trump is truly pro-life, "he will understand that the family is the cradle of life and that it must be defended as a unit."[122] Ralph Reed, chairman of the Faith and Freedom Coalition, endorsed Trump's repeal.[121]

The September 2017 announcement sparked protests in many cities including Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Los Angeles. At a September 5 protest in New York outside of Trump Tower, more than 30 protesters were arrested.[123] On September 19, more protesters were arrested outside Trump Tower, including Democratic congressmen Raúl Grijalva of Arizona, Luis Gutiérrez of Illinois, and Adriano Espaillat of New York.[124]

For the general population, voters opinions about the Differed Action for Childhood Arrivals inconsistent. The CBS news poll surveyed 2164 voters on January 14th, 2018 and found that almost 70% favored the act in its entity. However, when asked about immigration in general, voters seem to be more divided. The Gallop poll found that 49% of voters thought that immigration was beneficial to the United States, while still less than the majority, is the highest it has been since the question was first asked in 1993. The Economist/YouGov Poll was taken specifically to identify public opinion on President Trumps stance on the act. They discovered that a 48% majority wanted the President to keep the bill, while only 29% wanted to end it. Of Republicans specifically, only 30% were in favor of saving the program. The Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll, however, found that that 77% favored the program and 66% of Republicans favored the program. Lastly, Pew Research Center found that 74% favored a law granting "permanent legal status" to "immigrants who came here legally as children." So while polls demonstrate public support of the program, a clear percent of support alludes the United States.