Federal Court Temporarily Blocks DACA Repeal

From the AAUW Washington Update dated 1/12/18

The Federal District Court in San Francisco issued an injunction on Tuesday that temporarily blocks the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. President Donald Trump ordered a stop to the Obama-era program in September, giving Congress until March to find a legislative solution. The judge’s ruling requires the administration to begin accepting renewal applications again, but does not require they process new applications. While the injunction offers temporary relief for DACA recipients, a permanent legislative fix is still necessary. AAUW opposed the decision to end DACA, and will continue to stand by Dreamers and defend their right to an education by advocating for timely action and passage of a clean Dream Act.