A federal appeals court upheld a lower court ruling declaring the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program unlawful, suspending its protections in Texas while leaving other states unaffected.
The ruling keeps current DACA recipients protected for now, but the Biden administration’s ability to appeal is uncertain with Trump’s upcoming presidency. The decision challenges Biden-era attempts to codify DACA, citing Congress’s authority over immigration laws. The court also questioned the separation of work permits from deportation protections.
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