President Biden lashed out Wednesday after a federal appeals court ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was illegally implemented by the Obama administration.
In a statement, the president called the decision “illegal” and called on Congress to provide permanent legislative protection to help the more than 600,000 immigrants currently under DACA protection. rice field.
On Wednesday, a panel of three Fifth Circuit judges ruled that the Obama administration lacked the authority to initiate the DACA program. However, the court did not go so far as to dismantle it judicially, saying DACA migrants will continue to enjoy legal protection.
“We are disappointed with today’s Fifth Circuit ruling that DACA is illegal,” Biden said. “The court’s suspension provides temporary reprieve for DACA recipients, but one thing is clear. “That means Dreamer’s life is in limbo.”
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“Today’s decision is the result of continued efforts by Republican state officials to strip DACA recipients of the protections and work permits that many have held for over a decade,” the president added.
“And we will use the tools necessary to enable Dreamers to live and work in the only country they know as home, while ensuring that Congress provides Dreamers with permanent protection, including a path to citizenship. It’s too late to pass,” Biden continued. .”
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The Circuit Court also ruled that the US government cannot process new DACA applicants and ordered a federal judge in Texas to review the program.
“The district court is best placed to review the administrative record in the rulemaking process and determine whether our decision on the 2012 DACA memorandum fully resolves the issue regarding the final rule,” the court said. is writing
Biden specifically blamed “MAGA-Republican officials” for the court’s decision, as several Republican-led states sued the federal government over the DACA program. They claim that the program is having a negative impact on the local economy because they have to.
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“My administration is committed to defending the Dreamers from attacks from Republican officials in Texas and other states,” Biden concluded. “This challenge to DACA is another example of the extreme agenda being pushed by MAGA Republican officials.”
This rule will go into effect on October 31st.
Fox News’ Adam Sabes, David Spunt, Allie Simon and The Associated Press contributed to this report.