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Texas Judge Set to Decide DACA's Fate for 500,000 Immigrants

11/2/2025

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Texas federal judge will rule soon on the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, protecting over 500,000 immigrants.
The Trump administration proposes revoking work permits for DACA recipients in Texas, affecting about 86,000.
Critics say this would hurt Texas' economy because DACA recipients contribute over $830 million in taxes annually.
Despite bipartisan support for the Dream Act, protections for Dreamers have failed in Congress.

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Texas federal judge will rule soon on the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, protecting over 500,000 immigrants.
The Trump administration proposes revoking work permits for DACA recipients in Texas, affecting about 86,000.
Critics say this would hurt Texas' economy because DACA recipients contribute over $830 million in taxes annually.
Despite bipartisan support for the Dream Act, protections for Dreamers have failed in Congress.