Despite the DACA US immigration program recently reopening to new applicants following a court order, the Obama-era scheme recently faced a fresh legal challenge in Texas. A federal court in the state’s capital, Houston, is considering whether to invalidate the program, which could cause problems for the Biden administration if passed.
Several federal courts have already quashed efforts made by the Trump administration to scrap the DACA US immigration program. A recent court order in New York forced Trump to reinstate the program in its original form.
However, Texas, along with eight other states have sued to end the DACA initiative, claiming that it puts a strain on health and educational resources while violating federal law.
Obama-era program for immigrants faces new court challenge In this June 18, 2020, file photo, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students gather in front of the Supreme Court in Washington. The Trump administration has fully restored the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for immigrants brought to the U.S. as youth, complying with a federal judge s order. The announcement is a major, if temporary, victory for people who have been unable to apply since Trump ended DACA in September 2017. (Source: AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP) By Associated Press | December 14, 2020 at 9:57 PM CST - Updated December 15 at 12:27 PM
HOUSTON (AP) A federal court next week is expected to consider whether to invalidate a program that shields from deportation immigrants brought to the United States as children, potentially creating complications for the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden.
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HOUSTON (AP) A federal court on Tuesday will consider whether to invalidate a program that shields from deportation immigrants brought to the United States as children, potentially creating complications for the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden.
The challenge to be heard in Houston concerns President Barack Obama’s original memorandum creating Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which currently covers about 650,000 people.
Federal courts have already turned away President Donald Trump’s efforts to end DACA. Under the order of a judge in New York, the Trump administration in December restored the program to its original terms under Obama, accepting new applications and full renewals of two-year work permits and general protections from deportation.
DACA program for immigrants could end in Houston court case
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HOUSTON, Texas A federal court on Tuesday will consider whether to invalidate a program that shields from deportation immigrants brought to the United States as children, potentially creating complications for the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden.
The challenge to be heard in Houston concerns President Barack Obama s original memorandum creating Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which currently covers about 650,000 people.
Federal courts have already turned away President Donald Trump s efforts to end DACA. Under the order of a judge in New York, the Trump administration in December restored the program to its original terms under Obama, accepting new applications and full renewals of two-year work permits and general protections from deportation.