September 11, 2017 Dear Members of the University Community: Tuesday’s announcement by the Trump administration to rescind Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a cruel and unjustified action. We stand firmly by the sides of all members of the University community affected by this decision and in solidarity with the 800,000 young people made vulnerable by this act. The emerging situation only strengthens our resolve to further the University’s longstanding support of these youth. We join Father Leahy, University President, in continuing our support of students affected by DACA with utmost discretion and confidentiality. All of us at Boston College are called to work towards a just society and the common good. We must prevail upon our representatives in Congress to quickly enact legislation to safeguard the lives, dreams, and aspirations of all those affected.

Sincerely, Andy Boynton John and Linda Powers Family Dean, Carroll School of Management James P. Burns, I.V.D. Dean, Woods College of Advancing Studies Susan Gennaro Dean, Connell School of Nursing Gregory Kalscheur, S.J. Dean, Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences Vincent D. Rougeau Dean, Boston College Law School Thomas D. Stegman, S.J. Dean, School of Theology and Ministry Thomas B. Wall University Librarian Stanton E.F. Wortham Charles F. Donovan, S.J., Dean, Lynch School of Education Gautam N. Yadama Dean, School of Social Work