Offer permanent status to long-term immigrants and citizenship for DACA recipients

DeGette supports giving people who have lived in the United States for a long time and followed the laws an opportunity to apply for permanent status, such as citizenship or a green card. She also supports allowing DACA recipients to become U.S. citizens.

Context: The statement does not specify eligibility rules beyond long-term residence and following the laws, or a process for applying. Reported in a 2026 candidate interview/guide; the exact original statement date is not established.

In their own words

they should be given an opportunity to apply for permanent status

The source

Diana DeGette: 2026 campaign policy evidence

Published: Original date not established; campaign context manually checked
Retrieved: 11/11/2026