DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a U.S. immigration policy established in 2012 that allows certain undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation. This policy provides eligible individuals with work permits and protection from removal, but it does not confer legal status. To qualify for DACA, applicants must meet specific criteria, including having arrived in the U.S. before the age of 16, having lived continuously in the country since June 15, 2007, and meeting educational or military service requirements. DACA is aimed at individuals who often know no other home than the U.S. and are referred to as “Dreamers.” The program has faced legal challenges and uncertainties over the years regarding its future and the status of its beneficiaries.
Federal Court Rules DACA Unlawful In a significant decision, a federal appeals court recently ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program does not align with U.S. immigration…