The Heights

BC Voices Support for Supreme Court Decision Upholding DACA

Madeleine Romance • June 22, 2020

“Over the years, DACA students have enriched our campus through their presence, and we hope they will continue to do so in the years to come,” Dunn said.

‘Wet: A DACAmented Journey’ Offers Perspective on Life as an Undocumented Immigrant

Colleen Martin • November 18, 2018

Alpharaoh uses nothing but a few stools, a hat, and a jacket as props as he leads the audience through his life as an undocumented immigrant in the United States. As an adult, Alpharaoh hears about a new program started by the Obama administration: DACA.

BC Signs Letter Asking Congress to Take Action on Dreamers

Samantha Karl • October 25, 2017

Boston College joins hundreds of other universities in signing a letter to congressional leaders. University President Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J. has always been a supporter of DACA, and wrote in the statement that rescinding DACA is a mistake that conflicts with the nation's values and heritage.

Academic Deans Release Statement Denouncing DACA Decision

Leo Confalone • September 11, 2017

They join University President William P. Leahy, S.J. in condemning President Donald Trump's decision.

Leahy Condemns Trump’s Decision on DACA

Connor Murphy • September 6, 2017

"It is essential that Congress resolve this unfortunate situation as soon as possible," he wrote.

Visa Processes and DACA Face Some Uncertainty

Heidi Dong • August 31, 2017

As DACA is extended for two years and fast-track processing for necessary visas resume for faculty, international students and faculty face some pending uncertainty as the future of DACA is pending and visa processes become more elaborate.

To Move Forward, Eradicate Must Acknowledge Efforts

The Heights Editorial Board • December 5, 2016

"The BC administration is more likely to support and have a positive response to Eradicate protests in the future if it receives the recognition that it deserves for meeting student demands, even if only partially."

After DACA Statements, Walkout Asks for Further Support of Undocumented

Sophie Reardon • December 1, 2016

At the unregistered walkout held by Eradicate Boston College Racism on Thursday afternoon, students and faculty called for the University to continue its efforts to make BC a supportive campus.

LTE: A Response to Leahy’s Signing of DACA Statements

Letters • December 1, 2016

"The devil is in the details, however—Leahy’s signature on the Pomona College statement does not change the reality that many undocumented immigrants, including DACA recipients, may soon face: mass detention and deportation."

LTE: 20 MCAS Chairs Respond to Leahy’s Signing of DACA Statements

Letters • December 1, 2016

"We stand together with Boston College President, Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., who has signed an open letter (along with 435 other college and university presidents and chancellors) urging the continuation and expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program."

Leahy Signs Statements Supporting DACA, Protecting Undocumented Students

Connor Murphy • November 29, 2016

Leahy’s action follows the release of a petition on Monday that called on Boston College to declare itself a sanctuary for immigrants.