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The Latest DACA Ruling and What It Means

by CBJC StaffApril 26, 2018

Latest DACA Decision On Tuesday, a third federal judge ruled against President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. In a 59 page order, D.C. District Judge John D. Bates found the program’s “virtually unexplained” repeal unlawful. The government was ordered to begin accepting new applications for DACA. Now, the … Continue reading The Latest DACA Ruling and What It Means →

USCIS Reverses Policy on Rejection of DACA Renewal Applications

by Tomatore, Esq.November 17, 2017

On Wednesday night, November 15th, however, as a result of the persistent efforts of immigrant advocates and coverage of the issue by the New York Times, USCIS reversed this policy. It now will allow applicants who were mistakenly rejected to resubmit their renewal applications, provided they have proof that they had mailed them in a timely manner.

What Today’s DACA Announcement Means

by Laura BergerSeptember 5, 2017

The DACA program will be phased out over the next several months. We urge Congress to take action now to protect DACA applicants and provide them with a path to citizenship.

Trump Administration Will Continue Immigration Relief for Young People under DACA

by CBJC StaffJune 16, 2017

Late Thursday night, the Department of Homeland Security announced that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or “DACA,” will be continuing. This was a big question for the Trump administration, because throughout the presidential campaign, he promised to end DACA but more recently has expressed conflicting statements on the matter.

Pro Bono Forecast – Winter 2016-17 – by Lynn M. Kelly, Executive Director

by CBJC StaffNovember 21, 2016

The City Bar Justice Center has reviewed how the pro bono issues are likely to change for low-income and disadvantaged clients in the coming year. We are also hearing from many new volunteers who want to get involved. Here is the City Bar Justice Center Pro Bono Forecast for Winter 2016-17.