The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has been a lifeline for nearly 600,000 immigrants, often referred to as Dreamers. These individuals, brought to the United States as children, have grown up in this country, contributing to its communities and economy while calling it home. However, their futures have remained uncertain amidst shifting political …
DACA 2024: Transitioning from a Temporary Program to Permanent Status?
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, established by then-President Barack Obama in 2012, was designed to protect undocumented immigrant minors from deportation. For over 12 years, DACA has provided nearly 600,000 Dreamers with a shield against deportation, allowing them to pursue education, employment, and contribute to their communities without the constant fear of …
DACA Recipients To Gain Healthcare Access Under New Biden Rule
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, established in 2012 by President Barack Obama, has provided over 600,000 young immigrants, known as “Dreamers,” protection from deportation and the ability to work legally in the United States. These individuals have contributed significantly to American society, paying billions in taxes, yet they have historically been excluded …
Living the Dream: Can DACA Recipients Buy a Home in the USA?
The DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is a program designed to protect individuals who were brought to the U.S. as minors from deportation, allowing them to stay in the country legally. DACA recipients, often referred to as “Dreamers,” enjoy more protections than other undocumented individuals. But is the American dream of home ownership open …
DHS Issues Rule to Preserve and Fortify DACA
Last week, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of the Department of Homeland Security announced measures to codify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The Obama-era executive order sought to protect undocumented immigrants who entered the United States while a minor. The August 24th USCIS announcement reinforced the Biden administration’s commitment to upholding humane immigration practices …
DACA Faces New Legal Challenge in Texas, Threatening Biden’s Plans
A Texas Federal court will once again consider a court challenge on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program. The program, which has been in a legal frenzy ever since its announcement, has shielded nearly 650,000 undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. The Texas court challenge comes amid a New York federal …
Federal Judge Reinstates DACA, Allowing New Applications
The Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals program has been in a legal frenzy ever since President Trump announced the suspension of new applications. The Obama-era program has shielded thousands of immigrants who came to the United States as minors from deportation. On Friday, Judge Nicholas G. Garaufus ordered the Trump administration to reverse course on …
Trump Administration Fails to Adhere to the Judiciary on DACA Rulings
Why does President Trump see federal court orders on the Obama Era Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals as optional? Compliance for the Trump administration is unmistakably the opposite of its meaning. The moves taken by the administration have shocked Supreme Court Justices, Congressman, and the public. The actions taken by the Trump administration in September …
Trump Plans to Reject New DACA Applications Amid Program Review
The Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), which shields undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as minors from deportation will not have any new applications. The Trump administration plans on reviewing the program and limiting the two-year renewal process to one year, which was announced by the Department of Homeland Security …
Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration To Accept DACA Applications
On Friday, Judge Paul Grimm from the United States district court in Maryland ordered the Trump administration to accept new applications for the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals program. The program allows immigrants who arrived in the United States as minors to have some legal protections including shielding them from deportation. Judge Grimm ordered the …
Trump Plans To Continue His Fight To End DACA
This past Friday, during a series of tweets, President Trump continued to attack the supreme court while suggesting he will continue his fight to end DACA and ensure congress finds a new solution for “dreamers.” While referencing football, Trump stated that the justices simply punted back the case to his administration to provide new documents …
Betsy DeVos Cuts DACA Recipients from $6 Billion COVID-19 Relief
The Trump administration’s Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos, formally cut deferred action for childhood arrivals recipients from over six billion dollars in coronavirus relief. The move comes as the administration continues to target immigrants while using the Coronavirus as cover. Title IV of the higher education act, which authorizes federal assistance, deems those who are eligible …
