Sen. Orrin Hatch
Orrin Grant HatchGOP opens door to holding Kavanaugh committee vote this week Press: Judge Kavanaugh must withdraw Hatch: Second Kavanaugh allegation is 'phony' 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 RyanDems fight to protect Mueller amid Rosenstein rumors Jordan wants Rosenstein to testify before House Judiciary Committee Kamala Harris calls for Senate to protect Mueller probe as Rosenstein faces potential dismissal MORE (R-Wis.) also pressed the president not to end the program on Friday. 
