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Federal Court Rules DACA Unlawful, 538,000 Dreamers at Risk

1/18/2025

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A federal appeals court has deemed the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program unlawful, casting a shadow of uncertainty over more than 538,000 "Dreamers." While current beneficiaries can still renew their status, this ruling, confined to Texas, raises concerns as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, having previously aimed to dismantle the program.

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A federal appeals court has deemed the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program unlawful, casting a shadow of uncertainty over more than 538,000 "Dreamers." While current beneficiaries can still renew their status, this ruling, confined to Texas, raises concerns as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, having previously aimed to dismantle the program.