Immigration Officials Announce New DACA Application Acceptance

Federal immigration officials plan to reopen the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to new applicants following a court order, although the Trump administration retains the discretion to alter the policy. This decision allows “Dreamers,” immigrants who arrived illegally as children, to apply for protections, while existing beneficiaries can still renew work permits; however, Texas residents may face restrictions.

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