Federal Judge Reaffirms DACA's Illegality, Fate in Supreme Court's Hands

A federal judge in Texas has ruled once again that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is illegal, but he did not take immediate action to remove protections for the hundreds of thousands of young immigrants covered under DACA. The judge's decision continues the uncertainty surrounding the program, allowing current recipients to renew their protections but barring new applicants. The ruling comes after a lengthy legal battle and is expected to be appealed, potentially reaching the Supreme Court. The Biden administration has expressed disappointment with the ruling and called on Congress to provide permanent protection for DACA recipients.