# Expression of support for preservation and expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program protections

[Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Immigrant and Refugee Rights](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/immigrant-and-refugee-rights) › [40th Ward: Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40)

- Record number: **R2026-0025433**
- Type: Resolution; category: Committee/Public Hearings
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40th Ward)
- Co-sponsors (19): [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27th Ward), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31st Ward), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10th Ward), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34th Ward), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26th Ward), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14th Ward), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8th Ward), [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1st Ward), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44th Ward), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11th Ward), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48th Ward), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47th Ward), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21st Ward), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13th Ward), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12th Ward), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22nd Ward), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29th Ward), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36th Ward), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/immigrant-and-refugee-rights)
- Introduction Date: May 20, 2026
- Final Action Date: Jun 17, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=BFD1A7AB-6654-F111-BEC5-001DD801AB0F)

## Roll call: Adopted Jun 17, 2026

**49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent.** On motion of Alderperson Vasquez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the resolution was Adopted. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Jun 17, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/73347594-0E55-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39).

**Yea (49)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

**Absent (1)**: [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36)

## Plain-language summary

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This is a committee letter about a measure expressing the City Council's support for keeping and expanding protections under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights recommended that the full City Council pass it. The committee agreed by voice vote on June 11, 2026.

- The measure expresses support for preserving and expanding DACA program protections.
- It was introduced by Chair Andre Vasquez Jr..
- The Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights recommended that the full City Council pass it.
- The committee approved the recommendation by voice vote on June 11, 2026.
- Alderperson Jeylú B. Gutiérrez made the motion to pass it.

**Who**: People covered by or eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program are the focus of this expression of support.

## Timeline

- May 20, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Jun 11, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Jun 17, 2026: Adopted, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/73347594-0E55-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39). On motion of Alderperson Vasquez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the resolution was Adopted.

## Documents

- [R2026-0025433 CL.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/746d6f32-e914-4415-af4a-52aa68c44c7f.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [w40,14 others - r25433.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/11e657c5-f8df-4232-9030-67d5567806db.pdf) (Legislation)

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