Supreme Court Issues Disappointing Split Decision in United States v. Texas

Published: June 23, 2016

Author: American Immigration Council Staff

Supreme Court Issues Disappointing Split Decision in United States v. Texas The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system.

The Supreme Court issued a 4-4 decision in United States v. Texas, the case challenging expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA).  This means that the Fifth Circuit’s decision upholding the preliminary injunction against these initiatives will stand.  The ruling does not impact the original DACA program launched in 2012.

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