The latest ruling from Judge Hanen.
John,
For 11 years, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has safeguarded eligible Dreamers who came to the U.S. as children from deportation. But today, U.S. District Judge Andrew S. Hanen of the Southern District of Texas ruled that the Biden administration’s new rule codifying DACA is not lawful, bringing it a step closer to its potential end. Current recipients won’t be affected.
The decision is very likely to be appealed but faces tough odds in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The court already has ruled that the original DACA program is unlawful in an earlier decision.
We can’t stay on the sidelines while countless Dreamers are at risk of being separated from their loved ones. The time is now for supporters like you, John, to mobilize and demand Congress provide stability for Dreamers in our communities who are our neighbors, friends, and colleagues.
Tell Congress to protect Dreamers and pass a permanent legislative solution.
DACA has been a lifeline for nearly 600,000 people who are studying and working in the U.S., including in many industries where worker shortages are an ongoing and serious challenge. Dreamers are essential members of our communities, and their contributions are critical to our economy: DACA recipients hold $25 billion in spending power in the American economy, and contribute billions in federal, state and local taxes each year.
Without a permanent solution from Congress, DACA recipients and their families and employers face an uncertain future.
Contact your members of Congress and tell them to support permanent legislative solutions for Dreamers.
An overwhelming number of Americans support solutions for Dreamers – and it's time Congress listen and pass permanent solutions now.
Thank you for your ongoing support,
Christian Penichet-Paul
Assistant Vice President of Policy & Advocacy
National Immigration Forum
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