Thousands of Protected Migrants Could Be Deported by ICE
A recent ruling by the Board of Immigration Appeals could facilitate deportation cases against some DACA recipients. The decision clarifies that immigration judges cannot dismiss deportation proceedings solely based on DACA status. This ruling aligns with the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to limit protections for DACA recipients.
- ▪The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that DACA status does not automatically terminate deportation proceedings.
- ▪Catalina Santiago, a DACA recipient, was arrested and placed in removal proceedings after an incident at El Paso airport.
- ▪As of September 2025, approximately 505,900 individuals in the U.S. hold active DACA status, with the majority originating from Mexico.
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By Billal RahmanImmigration ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.A decision by the Justice Department could make it easier for the Trump administration to pursue deportation cases against some immigrants protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, according to a new ruling.The decision, issued by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), clarifies that immigration judges cannot terminate deportation proceedings solely because a person has active DACA status.
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