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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Last Updated: September 27, 2021 | Press Releases

DHS to Publish Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on DACA

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would preserve and fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.  DHS will open a 60-day public comment period for the public to submit comments relevant to the proposed rule.

Last Updated: July 19, 2021 | Press Releases

Update: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

On July 16, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas held that the DACA policy “is illegal.”

Last Updated: July 17, 2021 | Press Releases

Statement by Secretary Mayorkas on DACA Ruling

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding yesterday’s ruling on the DACA program.

Last Updated: June 15, 2021 | Blog

On DACA’s Anniversary, A Renewed Opportunity

We celebrate DACA’s ninth anniversary. This extraordinarily successful policy has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of young “Dreamers” by making them eligible for work authorization and providing a measure of protection from deportation. This anniversary must propel Congress to finally pass the permanent legislative protections that would give Dreamers the opportunity to earn citizenship – so that they can live their lives with true certainty, free from fear.

Last Updated: March 26, 2021 | Press Releases

Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas on DACA

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement announcing that DHS will issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to preserve and fortify DACA.

Last Updated: December 7, 2020 | Publication

Batalla Vidal, et al. v. Wolf, et al. and State of New York, et al. v. Trump, et al.

On November 14, 2020, a United States District Court issued an order requiring the Department of Homeland Security to reinstate the DACA policy that was in effect on September 4, 2017. On December 4, 2020, the District Court directed DHS to take several steps in compliance with its order.

Last Updated: July 28, 2020 | Publication

Attorney General William P. Barr’s letter to Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf on DACA

Attorney General William P. Barr’s letter to Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf on DACA, received on June 30, 2020.

Last Updated: October 3, 2017 | Testimony

Written testimony of PLCY and USCIS for a Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing titled “Oversight of the Administration’s Decision to End Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Policy (PLCY) Assistant Secretary for Border Immigration and Trade Michael Dougherty, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Acting Director James McCament address Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and how it is being moved toward an orderly phase out by the Administration.

Last Updated: July 21, 2015 | Testimony

Written testimony of USCIS Director León Rodríguez for a Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing titled “Oversight of the Administration’s Misdirected Immigration Enforcement Policies: Examining the Impact of Public Safety and Honoring the Victims”

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director León Rodríguez addresses Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

Last Updated: July 9, 2015 | Publication

Memorandum for Deferred Action Process for Young People Who Are Low Enforcement Priorities

Memorandum for Deferred Action Process for Young People Who Are Low Enforcement Priorities