Legal Standing and Future Implications
A federal appeals court ruled that the DACA program, which protects undocumented immigrants brought to the as children, is unlawful but remains in effect pending a Supreme Court decision.
The court's decision narrows the scope of its injunction to Texas, allowing current DACA recipients nationwide to renew their status but halting new applications.
Political and Administrative Response
Texas Attorney General hailed the ruling as a major victory, signaling a potential alignment with President-elect 's immigration policies.
The administration had sought to codify DACA through a formal rule-making process, aiming to strengthen its legal standing, which the court ultimately found violated U.S. immigration law.