Texas Freedom Network Condemns Texas District Judge's Ruling Attacking DACA, Urges for Permanent Protection of Immigrant Communities
September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following statement on Sept. 14, 2023:
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The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas today ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) is not lawful, upholding an injunction from Texas District Judge Andrew Hanen that prevented first-time applicants from receiving DACA while allowing current recipients to renew their DACA status.
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The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas today ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) is not lawful, upholding an injunction from Texas District Judge Andrew Hanen that prevented first-time applicants from receiving DACA while allowing current recipients to renew their DACA status.
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