A U.S. appeals court has rejected former President Donald Trump’s attempt to revoke the legal status of approximately 400,000 immigrants, ruling against his administration’s efforts to undo protections granted under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The court’s decision upholds previous rulings that have maintained the legal status of these individuals, who had been shielded from deportation under DACA, a program that offers temporary relief to undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children.
Trump’s administration had sought to terminate DACA, arguing that the program was illegal and overstepped executive powers. However, the appeals court found that there was no sufficient legal basis to dismantle the protections, affirming the previous ruling which ensured that DACA recipients would maintain their status.
The ruling is a significant victory for advocates of immigrant rights, as it safeguards the status of nearly 400,000 individuals who have been living in the U.S. for many years, contributing to the economy and society. Critics of the Trump administration’s policies had long argued that dismantling DACA would harm not only the individuals directly affected but also their communities and the broader U.S. economy.
The legal battle surrounding DACA remains ongoing, but this ruling represents a crucial moment in the fight to protect the rights of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. As the case progresses, it is expected to have lasting implications for immigration policy and the future of DACA recipients.
