Latest Immigration News: 'Parole in Place' Updates, DACA and Trump Is Ahead in Polls
Latest Immigration News: 'Parole in Place' Updates, DACA and Trump Is Ahead in Polls
In a crucial legal battle, the Biden administration is appealing a decision by US District Judge Andrew Hanen that blocked efforts to revive the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The DACA program, which was created in 2012 under President Obama, provides deportation relief and work permits to nearly 600,000 immigrants known as "Dreamers." However, its future is now uncertain as Texas and eight other Republican-led states challenge its legality.
💼 Key Highlights from the 5th Circuit Hearing:
A panel of judges explored whether Texas has legal standing to sue, with concerns raised by Judge Jerry Smith and Judge Stephen Higginson regarding the state's arguments and potential impacts on DACA recipients.
The hearing also discussed the economic contributions of Dreamers and whether Judge Hanen’s ruling should apply nationwide or be limited to Texas.
Outside the courthouse, around 300 activists rallied in support of DACA, emphasizing its importance to their communities.
This hearing is a pivotal moment for immigration policy in the U.S., as the upcoming election adds pressure to an already charged political landscape. Will DACA survive these legal challenges? How will this decision impact immigration moving forward?