"DACA Faces Legal Setback: Implications for Dreamers"

A federal judge in Texas has ruled against the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, stating that recent efforts by the Biden administration to turn it into a federal regulation were unlawful. However, the program has not ended, and current recipients can continue to renew their DACA status every two years. The ruling affects new applicants, leaving an estimated 400,000 people ineligible for DACA. The program's fate remains uncertain as the court battle continues, but advocates are pushing for a permanent solution, such as a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients and other undocumented immigrants. The ruling is likely to be appealed to the Supreme Court.