News & Updates
The atmosphere surrounding immigration in the United States is constantly changing. On this page you will find a collection of recent policy updates and changes.
Biden Admin Asks Judge to Limit DACA Ruling If He Finds DACA Protections Unlawful
The Biden administration asked a federal judge in Texas to stop short of terminating DACA, a last-minute attempt to protect the fate of the program.
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President Biden Announces Plan to Expand Health Coverage to DACA Recipients
This White House memorandum declares that DACA recipients may be eligible for emergency Medicaid services through the Government.
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DHS Begins Limited Implementation of Final Rule on DACA
On October 31, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security’s final rule to preserve and fortify DACA went into effect. This serves to preserve and fortify the program while the program remains the subject of ongoing litigation in court.
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White House Statement by President Joe Biden on DACA and Legislation for Dreamers
In 2012, the Obama-Biden Administration created the DACA policy, which has allowed hundreds of thousands of young immigrants to remain in the United States, to live, study, and work.
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AP News: Biden Administration Pledges Appeal of ‘Deeply Disappointing’ DACA Ruling
The Justice Department intends to appeal a federal judge’s recent ruling deeming DACA illegal and renewed his calls for Congress to create a permanent solution for Dreamers.
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Statement from USCIS Acting Director Tracy Renaud on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Court Decision
Pursuant to the July 16, 2021 Order issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Texas v. the United States, DHS is enjoined from granting initial DACA requests.
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Biden Administration Assigns More Staff to Review DACA Applications as Backlog Soars
The Biden administration is assigning more immigration officers to review applications for the DACA deportation relief program in response to a soaring backlog of requests.
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AP News: President Biden Meets with DACA Recipients in Immigration Overhaul Push
The president is trying to turn attention toward overhauling the nation’s immigration laws, but it’s an issue he has made scant progress on in the first months of his presidency.
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House Passes Two Immigration Bills that Would Establish Path to Citizenship for Millions of Immigrants
The bills are not as substantial as Biden’s immigration plan, the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, which would create a path to citizenship for almost 11 million undocumented immigrants.
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Memorandum for: Updated Terminology for CBP Communications & Materials
This memorandum establishes updated language and aligns CBP communication practices with the Biden Administration's guidance regarding immigration terminology.
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Fact Sheet: President Biden sends Immigration Bill to Congress: U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021
The U.S. Citizenship Act establishes a new system to manage and secure the U.S. borders, keep our families and communities safe, and better manage migration across the hemisphere.
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DACA Update: Presidential Memorandum Preserving & Fortifying DACA
On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued a memorandum directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to take appropriate action to preserve and fortify DACA.
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