Federal Judge Reaffirms DACA's Illegality

A federal judge in Texas has once again declared the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program illegal, siding with Texas and eight other states in their lawsuit against the program. However, the judge did not order an immediate end to DACA, allowing the program to continue for existing recipients while it undergoes ongoing legal review. The ruling is expected to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, marking the program's third appearance before the high court. The judge's decision extends the current injunction against DACA, preventing the approval of new applications, but does not require any action against current recipients. The Biden administration expressed disappointment with the ruling and vowed to defend DACA from legal challenges.