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BIA Ruling Leaves 144,000 California DACA Recipients Vulnerable

5/2/2026

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Board of Immigration Appeals ruled DACA status no longer automatically shields recipients from removal.
Over 144,000 California DACA recipients face renewal delays that have caused job loss and deportation risk.
Rep. Doris Matsui reported a surge in constituent requests and said her office is urging DHS to act.
Attorney Brian Lopez said USCIS averages four-month processing, yet many wait six months or more, leaving them without work authorization.

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Board of Immigration Appeals ruled DACA status no longer automatically shields recipients from removal.
Over 144,000 California DACA recipients face renewal delays that have caused job loss and deportation risk.
Rep. Doris Matsui reported a surge in constituent requests and said her office is urging DHS to act.
Attorney Brian Lopez said USCIS averages four-month processing, yet many wait six months or more, leaving them without work authorization.