Biden Administration Expands Health Coverage for DACA Recipients

I referenced the National Day of Prayer in my list of May holidays. 

The congressional legislation establishing the day speaks of the "people of the United States," which sounds inclusive. Nonetheless, President Biden's proclamation appeals to "citizens." This is one of those times when a close reading makes you go "hmmm." Why is the proclamation so limited? 

The Fourth Amendment speaks of a right of "the people," implying a political community. Slaves did not have a right against unreasonable searches and citizens. Millions of legal residents are part of the community. They are in various ways part of "the people," even if they do not have complete sovereign power.  

"Dreamers," certain children who arrived in this country undocumented, continue to be at risk. They are currently legally present, unlike many other undocumented people.  I think basic health care should be available for all, but this wider rule need not be in place to warrant protection for DACA recipients.  

A news article flagged:

Federal health officials estimate that roughly 100,000 people enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program will sign up for subsidized plans through the health insurance marketplace over the next year under the rule, which the Biden administration proposed last year.

Vice President Harris referenced this, underlining the need for final congressional action to protect their well-being.