DACA fight on Capitol Hill could extend into next year despite pressure from outside groups

Outside groups are ramping up pressure on congressional leaders to find a legislative fix for undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children before they leave for the year. But few details have emerged about a potential deal and there is only one week left.

Working groups on both sides of the Capitol are trying to reach an agreement that would provide some permanent legal status for “Dreamers” and money for border security. Democratic leaders have softened their stance toward a December deadline for finding a fix, but others in both chambers have vowed to vote against any continuing resolution to fund the government without a solution.