DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a U.S. immigration policy that was established in 2012. It allows certain undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children to apply for deferred action, meaning they can stay in the country without being deported for a renewable period of two years. DACA recipients, often referred to as “Dreamers,” must meet specific criteria, such as having arrived in the U.S. before the age of 16, living continuously in the country since June 15, 2007, and having no felony convictions. While DACA provides temporary protection from deportation and eligibility for work permits, it does not grant permanent legal status or a pathway to citizenship. The policy has faced legal challenges and political debates regarding its future and implications for immigration reform.
Federal Appeals Court Blocks DACA Program In a surprising legal twist, a federal appeals court recently ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program violates U.S. immigration laws.…