# Napolitano issues DACA memorandum

Date: 2012

On 15 June 2012 Homeland Security Secretary [Janet Napolitano](/people/janet-napolitano) issued the memorandum creating Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, deferring deportation for eligible people brought to the US as children.

## People

- Janet Napolitano: https://factrail.ai/people/janet-napolitano

## Sources

- https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/secretary-napolitano-announces-deferred-action-process-young-people-who-are-low
- https://www.uscis.gov/archive/secretary-napolitano-announces-deferred-action-process-for-young-people-who-are-low-enforcement

## Methodology

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