Michael Harriot, columnist at The Root, discusses the future of DACA as funding for the government is set to run out soon. Harriot discusses the pressure Democrats are facing as immigration activists demand a fix for DACA in the spending bill. Harriot digs into the repercussions of a government shutdown and which party might suffer most if an agreement is not made.
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