Daca immigration latest news

Here are the latest news and updates on the Daca program:

Latest Developments:

  1. Supreme Court Ruling: On June 18, 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration's attempt to end the Daca program was unlawful. The court blocked the administration's plan to rescind the program, which would have affected over 700,000 young immigrants.
  2. New Court Ruling: On October 1, 2020, a federal judge in Maryland ruled that the Trump administration's decision to end Daca was unlawful and ordered the government to continue accepting new applications and renewals.
  3. Biden Administration: On January 20, 2021, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to preserve and fortify Daca, which will allow current recipients to continue participating in the program and will also allow new applicants to apply.

Recent News:

  1. Daca Recipients Can Continue to Work and Study: Despite the Trump administration's attempts to end the program, Daca recipients can continue to work and study in the United States.
  2. New Applications and Renewals Accepted: The Biden administration has announced that new applications and renewals for Daca will be accepted, and current recipients can continue to participate in the program.
  3. Daca Recipients Can Apply for Green Cards: Daca recipients who meet certain requirements can apply for green cards, which would provide them with a pathway to permanent residency in the United States.
  4. Daca Recipients Can Apply for Citizenship: Daca recipients who meet certain requirements can apply for U.S. citizenship, which would provide them with full legal status and the right to vote.

Key Dates:

  1. June 15, 2012: The Daca program was launched by the Obama administration, allowing certain young immigrants to apply for deferred action and work permits.
  2. September 5, 2017: The Trump administration announced plans to end the Daca program, which would have affected over 700,000 young immigrants.
  3. June 18, 2020: The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration's attempt to end the Daca program was unlawful.
  4. October 1, 2020: A federal judge in Maryland ruled that the Trump administration's decision to end Daca was unlawful and ordered the government to continue accepting new applications and renewals.
  5. January 20, 2021: President Joe Biden signed an executive order to preserve and fortify Daca.

Resources:

  1. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): The official website for Daca applications and information.
  2. National Immigration Law Center (NILC): A non-profit organization that provides information and resources on Daca and immigration issues.
  3. American Immigration Council (AIC): A non-profit organization that provides information and resources on Daca and immigration issues.

I hope this information is helpful!