More veterans’ requests for help on immigration are rejected now, data shows

In the majority of these cases, the "illegal immigrant" is a DACA recipient. They were brought illegally to the US as children. They have known no other country than the US but are now considered "illegal immigrants" who are subject to deportation. The reason in the spike of cases is that Trump has decided not to protect those under DACA from deportation, despite his repeatedly saying he loves them and wants them to stay.

Thanks to the parents, the children have been living in this country illegally. The children can thank their parents for being in this situation. I am first generation American and understand what it takes to become an American from my parents. If you are looking for someone to blame, then blame the parents. If you are looking for an answer, here it is: don't break the law. If you are looking for sympathy, look elsewhere.

Patricia Overmeyer - first of all TRUMP extended DACA. SECOND! DACA was only a temporary fix. THIRD...every one who falls under the "DACA" has TWO years to fill out paper get...get everything in order to be on the path to citizenship. THE MAJORITY did not FOLLOW through...do what they were suppose to and then CRY about it when they are being deported.

Sgt Kelli Mays - President Trump did not extend DACA, he stated that it was going to be ended. At that time several groups went into federal courts to block his action regarding DACA. The federal courts have refused to all DACA to be terminated. USSC, on June 28, 2019, granted cert to hear the cases. If Trump had actually extended DACA, then there would not have been any lawsuits. Your stats for the statement that the "majority did not follow through, do what they were supposed to", please?

Considering that I married a citizen from a foreign country and have been through the normal correct process of the time period, 'I' do not need to wait until the other shoe has dropped. In addition to that, I have also assisted some of my soldiers with the process. And in this particular story it is quite ironic that the situation highlighted is an NCO with 3 years of service married someone that was or became an illegal alien, with one year of active duty service left to go. So how is it that the opinion that I stated is 'half-informed?' Maybe, you should read the entire story and comprehend it with the information that is there, before going off half-cocked yourself.

"SMC members exemplify a special kind of leadership characterized by a personal concern for the needs, training, development and welfare of Soldiers."
" Sergeant Morales counseled his soldiers monthly in personal and job-performance areas. The counseling records reflected complimentary as well as derogatory information. The information from the leader’s notebook, soldier’s job book, and counseling was used to guide his soldiers in promotion, proficiency, and career development, including their professional and academic education. He frequently held meetings with his squad, keeping members informed of what was going on. They discussed training, problems, and areas in which the squad performed well, and sought recommendations for improvement. The soldiers in Sergeant Morales’ squad knew exactly where they stood.
The squad was united, including family members and friends, through social gatherings in the unit and community. He took pride that no squad member had ever been absent without leave. This was attributed to his personal concern for every member of his squad.
Sergeant Morales was proud of the personnel in his squad, their outward appearance, and the way they proudly wore their uniforms. Conduct and bearing were of the highest standards at all times. He ensured newly assigned members were properly oriented, sponsored, processed, and introduced to all other squad members at the first opportunity. Rehabilitated soldiers in his squad were accepted and treated the same as newly assigned squad members. Sergeant Morales took additional steps in guidance counseling and training to help the rehabilitated soldiers become effective members of the team."
"He kept a pocket notebook with one page for each member of his squad devoted to personal data: background, education, family, MOS, problems, and so on. At least once a month, everyone in the squad and their spouses got together, socialized, and discussed problems at his quarters. During his 3-year tenure, no one in his squad went AWOL, which he attributed to knowing his Soldiers, keeping them informed, and watching out for their interests. His squad consistently placed first in company Army training tests. All of Sergeant Morales’s accomplishments were achieved despite the fact that his squad received misfits from other units for rehabilitation."