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Pres. Joe Biden's Administration Ordered by Texas Judge To Stop Granting New DACA Applications

A Texas judge has ordered the administration of Pres. Joe Biden to stop granting new applications to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Judge Orders Restoration of DACA, Directs Officials to Open Immigration Program to New Applicants

Dec 04, 2020 11:55 PM EST By Mary Anne R.

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Friday to restore the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) that protects eligible immigrant youth who came to the United States when they were children from deportation.

Santiago Potes: First Latino DACA Recipient to Receive Prestigious Rhodes Scholarship

Nov 27, 2020 08:36 PM EST By Madelaine D.

Santiago Potes is the first Latino student who became a DACA recipient to win the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.

Biden Pledged to Reinstate DACA, but What's the Catch?

Nov 12, 2020 12:15 PM EST By Tiziana Celine

Latino undocumented youth celebrate the "victory" of former vice president Joe Biden, who vowed to create a pathway to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants and reinstate DACA.

President Trump Departs The White House En Route To Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Trump Will Sign Executive Order to Provide US Citizenship for DACA Recipients

Jul 12, 2020 01:24 AM EDT By Dani O.

The announcement comes after the Supreme Court blocked the administration's effort in ending the program.

Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Effort to End DACA, Grants Relief to Undocumented Immigrants

Jun 19, 2020 10:42 AM EDT By Dani O.

The recent ruling challenges one of Trump's promises during his election campaign. However, the decision is only a stopgap measure, allowing the administration to request to cancel the program again.

The Potential Impacts Brought By Changes Or Termination Of The DACA Program

Jun 02, 2020 03:23 AM EDT By Mary Quill

Read on to find out about the possible impacts of the changes or termination of the DACA program.

Selena Gomez’s Inspiring Speech to Immigrants of the Historic Batch of 2020

May 25, 2020 09:36 PM EDT By Mary Quill

Read on to find out about Selena Gomez’s speech to immigrants who will graduate this year amid the pandemic.

The Fate of the DACA Program to Be Decided in June; Coronavirus May Affect the Decision

May 11, 2020 07:40 AM EDT By Mary Quill

The DACA program is also allowing some immigrants to participate in the frontlines against the coronavirus pandemic. The Supreme Court will be reaching a decision soon. Read on to find out more.

Immigrant Health Care Remains Uncertain for Undocumented Families

Nov 22, 2019 06:30 AM EST By Jose Antonio Mendiola

Immigrant health care remains uncertain for undocumented families. Some are even sacrificing receiving medicaid for fear of deportation.

Will DACA policy benefits be enough to sway court's decision?

Will DACA Policy Benefits be Enough to Sway Supreme Court Decision?

Nov 12, 2019 09:23 AM EST By Jose Antonio Mendiola

The DACA policy and its future will soon be determined as Supreme Court nears landmark decision.

Trump Terminates DAPA Program Leaving 5 Milion Undocummented Inmigrants Without Protection

Jun 16, 2017 01:00 PM EDT By Joel J. Martinez

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, program would remain intact.

Four Years Since DACA's Introduction: Here's How Many Immigrants Have Utilized the Deferred Action Program

Jun 15, 2016 12:39 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

It's June 15 once again, and it's another year since President Barack Obama announced the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which allowed more than 700,000 undocumented immigrant youths to stay in the U.S.

DAPA, DACA+ Executive Action SCOTUS Hearing Unites Latino, Immigrant Rights Leaders in D.C.

Apr 18, 2016 02:59 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

On Monday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments from supporters and opponents of President Barack Obama's 2014 immigration executive actions, all while Latino and immigrant rights groups rallied outside in support of the deferred action programs.

GOP Senators File Supreme Court Brief Challenging Obama's Immigration Executive Actions

Apr 05, 2016 02:09 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

A coalition of U.S. Republican senators filed a U.S. Supreme Court brief challenging the legality of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Hispanic Groups: House Resolution Against DAPA, DACA+ Is 'Direct Attack' on Immigrants

Mar 17, 2016 05:15 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Latino groups are not happy with the U.S. House of Representatives passing a resolution granting Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., to right to file an amicus brief opposing the President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.