Sen. Orrin Hatch
Orrin Grant HatchOrrin Hatch Foundation seeking million in taxpayer money to fund new center in his honor Mitch McConnell has shown the nation his version of power grab Overnight Health Care — Presented by PCMA — Utah Senate votes to scale back Medicaid expansion | Virginia abortion bill reignites debate | Grassley invites drug execs to testify | Conservative groups push back on e-cig crackdown MORE (R-Utah) called on President Trump in a statement on Friday not to eliminate Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) as the White House reportedly considers halting the immigration program.
"I've urged the president not to rescind DACA, an action that would further complicate a system in serious need of a permanent, legislative solution," the Senate Finance Committee chairman said.
"Like the president, I've long advocated for tougher enforcement of our existing immigration laws. But we also need a workable, permanent solution for individuals who entered our country unlawfully as children through no fault of their own and who have built their lives here," he continued, adding, "That solution must come from Congress."
Hatch's comment come amid speculation Trump will scrap the program.
Fox News reported on Thursday that Trump could end the program "as early as" Friday.
Paul Davis RyanUnscripted Trump keeps audience guessing in Rose Garden Coulter defends Paul Ryan: This is 100 percent Trump's fault The Hill's 12:30 Report — Presented by Kidney Care Partners — Trump escalates border fight with emergency declaration MORE (R-Wis.) also pressed the president not to end the program on Friday. 
