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BIA Says DACA No Immunity; 261 Arrested

4/25/2026

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The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that DACA status alone does not shield immigrants from removal.
Three judges sent Catalina “Xóchitl” Santiago’s case to a new judge after overturning a prior ruling.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reported 261 DACA arrests and 86 removals from January to November last year, while the BIA supported lawyers in 97% of cases, a rise of 30 percentage points over the 16-year average.

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The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that DACA status alone does not shield immigrants from removal.
Three judges sent Catalina “Xóchitl” Santiago’s case to a new judge after overturning a prior ruling.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reported 261 DACA arrests and 86 removals from January to November last year, while the BIA supported lawyers in 97% of cases, a rise of 30 percentage points over the 16-year average.