The Biden administration released a final version of a rule to strengthen the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to protect Dreamers, but the program is still endangered as a court reviews whether to strike the program down.
The legality of DACA is currently being reviewed by a three-judge panel from the Fifth Circuit Court. They heard arguments in July 2022, but are currently deliberating on its ruling.
Many believe the court will take down the program, which means the loss of opportunity for tens of thousands of aspiring Dreamers – the loss of work, education, and the chance to stay in the United States.
According to advocates, around 22,000 jobs will be lost per month with the termination of DACA.
To protect Dreamers, Congress needs to pass legislation to create a way for them to get citizenship.
If the DACA does get terminated through the Fifth Circuit Court’s ruling, however, it does not mean that it is the end for Dreamers.
The government can still appeal to the Supreme Court, where the legal battle can continue for longer, meanwhile leaving Dreamers longer in limbo about their status.
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