EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Immigration activists say federal agents nationwide have detained up to 20 individuals with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals protection in recent weeks and months.

The activists on Thursday questioned the legality of the arrests given the so-called “Dreamers” recently had secured from the U.S. government renewal of their status – which includes a review of whether they had committed crimes since they last showed up to immigration court.

DACA is an Obama-era program that suspended the deportation of more than 600,000 undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States by their relatives before age 15. The program allows them to apply for work permits.

The latest case brought to light took place in El Paso five weeks ago.

“On August 13, th

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