Biden leaves behind a complicated legacy of legislative wins, economic gains and a trail of fractured relationships and grievances within his own party.
The absence of Michelle Obama at the upcoming inauguration and Jimmy Carter's state funeral has raised questions.
Presidents from both parties have raided businesses alleged to have hired people who are in the country without legal status.
Donald Trump has said he wants DACA recipients to stay in the U.S. but tried to end the program in his first term.