Here’s what people at Ohio U and in Athens are tweeting about DACA

Ohio University President Duane Nellis recently pledged to fight the Trump administration's recent announcement that it is ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. He said he'll lobby members of Congress in person to protect Ohio U students who are affected by DACA.

Here's what people in Athens have to say about the controversial comments by Trump's administration and DACA protections.

Some think DACA has to be changed before it's passed by Congress.

https://twitter.com/robert_venosa/status/904602537613029378https://twitter.com/jakehmccoy/status/905106401739112453

But many in the Ohio U and Athens community have spoken out against the announcement.

https://twitter.com/ZachReizes/status/905214497182363648https://twitter.com/ruar7na/status/905183831216545792https://twitter.com/HansonBarry/status/904742072858660865

Others mentioned elected officials and urged them to support DACA.

https://twitter.com/AthensFranz/status/904659929952288768

Gov. John Kasich tweeted his appearance on CBS This Morning, where he opposed the Trump administration's plan to rescind DACA protections.

https://twitter.com/JohnKasich/status/905454740233797632

But some stood up for Trump, tweeting their support for his decision.

https://twitter.com/XZACHMATHEWSX/status/905203809554755584https://twitter.com/j2104young/status/905086847881269248

One man expressed his doubt that Congress could take on DACA along with other pressing issues.

https://twitter.com/Buddha_Ohio/status/904714053058166785

And an Ohio U student called out "Beckies" — a slang term used to describe white people who are ignorant or uncaring about racial issues.

https://twitter.com/devbot13_/status/905177446504333313

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