On June 18, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a ruling that offers new hope for immigrants in this country under the provisions of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. In a 5-4 decision, the court reversed a 2017 attempt by the Trump administration to put a stop to the protections of DACA and to render more than 600,000 immigrants vulnerable to deportation from the United States. Dreamers, as DACA recipients are known, often came here in early childhood and may not remember any home outside the United States. The ruling means that New York Dreamers can continue to live, work and study here for the foreseeable future.

Arbitrary and Capricious

In its decision, the Supreme Court stated that the actions of the Trump administration were “arbitrary and capricious” and did not meet the standards required by the Administrative Procedure Act of 1946. Specifically, the court found that the administration failed to provide a reasoned explanation for its actions in rescinding DACA. While the Trump administration is free to make further attempts to reverse DACA, it is unlikely to occur before the upcoming presidential election scheduled for November 2020.

New Hope for DACA Recipients

Many New York Dreamers who are here under the protections of DACA have been here since early childhood. For these individuals, the United States is the only home they have ever known. DACA was first implemented in 2012 as part of the Obama administration’s efforts to provide a pathway to legal residence and eventual citizenship for immigrants who have been living and working in the United States. By providing these protections, DACA allows children to continue their educations and to pursue their dreams in the country they grew up in and have grown to love.

Establishing Permanent Residency for New York Dreamers

Working with a New York immigration attorney is the most practical way to obtain a permanent resident visa and to file a citizenship application for DACA recipients in our area. Your attorney can provide you with the representation and guidance you need to deal with all types of immigration issues, including visa overstays and other problems that could potentially lead to detention or deportation for you or members of your family.

If you need the services of a New York immigration attorney, Pozo Goldstein can provide you with the right solutions for your needs. We work with families in New York City and across the state to resolve all types of immigration issues quickly and effectively. Give us a call today at 212-201-9031 to schedule an initial consultation with our team. We are here to protect your American dream.