"Federal Judge Reaffirms DACA's Illegality, Setting Stage for Supreme Court Decision"

A federal judge in Texas has ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is illegal, but has allowed it to remain intact for now. The ruling comes after the Biden administration sought to finalize a rule to codify the DACA policy into a federal regulation. The judge's decision maintains the status quo for current DACA recipients, but pushes the program closer to the Supreme Court, where it may be ruled illegal. The Biden administration has expressed disappointment with the ruling and called on Congress to provide permanent protection for Dreamers. The administration is expected to appeal the decision.