DACA
DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) news including renewal updates, federal court rulings, policy changes, and work permit information for Dreamers.
Senators Demand Return of Deported California DACA Recipient as Kristi Noem Backs Enforcement
Senators demand DHS transparency after 86 DACA recipients were deported in 2025, questioning the use of 'criminal histories' for those with legal protections.
Advocates, Lawmakers Urge Homeland Security to Protect DACA Recipients from Deportation
DHS reported 261 DACA arrests and 86 deportations in 2025, sparking a clash with lawmakers over enforcement transparency…
ICE Deports 86 DACA Recipients in 2025 as Kristi Noem Pushes Enforcement
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem reports 261 DACA arrests and 86 deportations in 2025, sparking criticism from senators over…
Lawmakers Urge DACA Holders to Renew Early Amid Renewals Push
DACA recipients must navigate a complex landscape of litigation and updated fees in 2025. To maintain protection, filing…
Texas DACA Recipients Consider Leaving as Work Permit Revocation Looms
A 5th Circuit ruling in January 2025 restricts work permits for DACA recipients in Texas though deportation protections…
Texas-Only DACA Could Reshape National Policy, Experts Say
The Fifth Circuit limited parts of DACA on January 17, 2025 to Texas, keeping deportation protection nationwide but…
DACA Reopens: Employers Must Update I-9 Compliance and Policies
A court order could let USCIS accept new DACA applications soon; renewals remain open. Outside Texas new applicants…
DACA: No new initial applications processed nationwide in 2025
USCIS will receive but not process new DACA initial applications under a court order as of September 30,…
El Paso DACA Recipient Remains in ICE Custody After Deportation Ends
Despite an immigration judge terminating her removal case and a federal restraining order, DACA recipient Catalina Santiago remained…
DACA Recipients Continue Facing Detention Despite Legal Protections
A January 17, 2025 Fifth Circuit decision declared DACA unlawful while preserving renewals for current recipients and recent…