This bill protects the confidential information of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) applicants by prohibiting the Department of Homeland Security from sharing personal application data with immigration enforcement agencies like ICE and CBP or with state and local law enforcement without authorization. The legislation specifically bars the government from referring DACA recipients to law enforcement agencies based on their participation in the program. However, the bill includes limited exceptions that allow information sharing with national security agencies to detect fraud, address specific national security concerns, or investigate unrelated felonies. The bill affects approximately 600,000 DACA recipients and applicants by establishing legal protections for their sensitive personal information. There is no specific funding allocation or implementation timeline mentioned in the legislation.
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