Back in business: Shutdown agreement puts immigration, DACA deal front and center

PHOENIX (KSAZ) - With just a few weeks to go, what will Congress do to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which runs out in early March? Will they protect the millions of young undocumented immigrants living in this country?

That question was on the minds of dozens of people who showed up to the Republican headquarters. A heated rally took place on Monday night as dozens of DACA supporters held a candlelight vigil. These supporters are upset the government was reopened without a permanent DACA deal in place.

"There's over 100 people.. everyday DACA recipients that are losing protection and that's the immediate effect of what they're doing," said Edder Diaz Martinez.

Martinez says they're not only calling on Republicans, but also Democrats for a solution.

"We're disappointed with the Democrats because we wanted them to continue ensuring that we put our faith in them in the election. We need to make sure they're with our community, that they continue supporting us and we want to make sure they stand strong and today they caved," he said.

Those on the other side spoke out against amnesty.

"We feel that it's a slap in the face to be in this country illegally and then make demands on its government. Threaten to shut down a federal government for the needs of people that are in this country illegally. To not find out United States military over illegal aliens is a slap in the face to every American taxpayer," said Jennifer Harrison, who opposes DACA.