"For the first time in four years, the federal government plans to begin processing initial applications for DACA, the Obama-era program that grants deportation protection and work permits to immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. The move, outlined in a proposal Monday by the Justice Department, would reopen DACA to first-time applicants in every state except Texas. The proposal was filed in response to an ongoing lawsuit in U.S. district court in Brownsville, Tex."
"According to the filing, Texas residents who already have DACA could continue receiving protection from deportation but would no longer qualify for employment authorization. Under the government's proposal, DACA recipients who move into Texas would risk losing their legal ability to work, while moving out of Texas could allow them to resume qualifying for a two-year work permit. The proposal is pending a final decision by U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen."
Justice Department proposal would reopen initial DACA applications nationwide except Texas, filed in response to a lawsuit in U.S. district court in Brownsville, Tex. Texas residents who have DACA would continue to receive protection from deportation but would no longer qualify for employment authorization. DACA recipients who move into Texas would risk losing their legal ability to work, while moving out could allow resumption of eligibility for a two-year work permit. The proposal awaits a final decision by U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen. DHS retains authority to make future lawful changes to DACA. Advocacy groups urge renewals, warn against misinformation, and recommend filing change-of-address forms for those leaving Texas. More than 525,000 immigrants are enrolled.
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