DACA
DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) news including renewal updates, federal court rulings, policy changes, and work permit information for Dreamers.
Arizona DACA Recipient Faces Unsafe and Uncertain Citizenship Path
DACA recipients in Arizona keep deportation protection and work permits after the Fifth Circuit’s 2025 decision. Their status is temporary, requiring biennial renewal, with no direct citizenship path. Approximately tens…
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients can get REAL ID
Most DACA recipients with valid Employment Authorization Documents and Social Security Numbers can obtain REAL ID cards or…
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients can get REAL ID licenses
DACA recipients with valid EADs and Social Security Numbers can often get REAL ID-compliant licenses. Licenses expire with…
I-601 waiver often not needed for DACA holders with no unlawful presence
DACA recipients generally avoid needing an I-601 waiver for unlawful presence if DACA started before age 18 and…
Fifth Circuit’s 2025 Ruling Brings New Changes to DACA Litigation
DACA faces ongoing legal challenges. A January 2025 Fifth Circuit ruling limited an injunction to Texas, preserving "forbearance"…
President-elect Donald Trump Supports DACA Dreamers
President-elect Trump has signaled a willingness to work with Democrats to address the status of DACA recipients, or…
Michigan Expands Medicaid for DACA and Green Card Holders
Michigan expanded Medicaid to include DACA recipients and green card holders, effective 2024, eliminating a five-year wait. Aimed…
Lawsuit Filed Alleging Housing Discrimination Against DACA Recipient
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) has sued Altman Management Co. for rejecting a DACA…
New Policy Benefits DACA Recipients with H-1B Visas
President Biden's new immigration policies aim to help DACA recipients and undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. The changes…
DACA Waivers: New Relief Options for Dreamers
The Biden administration’s DACA waivers could help Dreamers, undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, secure employment.…