Trump administration to allow yearlong renewals for current DACA recipients – By Stef W. Kight (Axios) / July 28 2020
The Trump administration is allowing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients to renew their protections under the program for one year as officials begin a review of DACA and how the administration attempted to end it, a senior administration official announced Tuesday.
Between the lines: Despite the Supreme Court ruling that Trump illegally ended the Obama-era program in June and a federal judge ruling earlier this month that it must be restored to its full status, the administration will continue to reject new applications, according to the official.
- A more detailed memo is expected later Tuesday.
- DACA renewals typically extend for two years — not just one.
“These actions will limit the scope of the program while DHS and the administration review its legality, justifications for a possible wind down and other considerations relevant to deciding whether to keep or wind down the DACA policy,” the senior administration official said.
- The official added that the administration expects to face legal challenges.
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