DACA program deemed illegal by federal judge, yet permitted to persist.
A Federal Judge Rules DACA Program Illegal, but Allows it to Continue
A federal judge, Andrew Hanen of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, has once again declared the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program illegal. However, he has decided to allow the program to continue despite his ruling.
Judge Andrew Hanen ruled against the Biden administration’s attempt to codify DACA into federal regulation, as requested by several Republican-led states. This is not the first time Hanen has made such a ruling, but he refrained from terminating deportation protections and work permits for the 580,000 members of the program.
The Biden administration is expected to appeal this decision, and it is likely to reach the Supreme Court, according to CBS News.
Hanen’s ruling means that new applicants will no longer be accepted into the DACA program. However, current beneficiaries can still renew their work permits and deportation protections every other year.
What is DACA?
DACA is a program that allows young undocumented immigrants to stay in the United States without the fear of deportation, as long as they meet certain requirements. These requirements include having no criminal record, arriving in the U.S. before June 2007 at the age of 16 or younger, graduating from an American high school, or serving in the military.
Over the years, DACA has become a contentious issue, with many Republicans seeking to terminate the program. The Trump administration attempted to end DACA in 2017, but their efforts were blocked.
President Biden has been a strong advocate for the DACA program, considering it an essential part of immigration reform.
“Dreamers are Americans. Many have spent the majority of their lives in the United States. They are our doctors, our teachers, and our small business owners. Dreamers strengthen our economy, enrich our workplaces, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, many served their communities on the frontlines,” Biden wrote in June. “My administration is committed to providing Dreamers the opportunities and support they need to succeed.”
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