DHS rescinds Obama-era policy protecting illegal immigrant parents

[highplainsdem]

Source: Washington Examiner

The Department of Homeland Security on Thursday rescinded an Obama-era immigration policy that had allowed for deferred action for parents of Americans and lawful permanent residents, known as DAPA.

DHS Secretary John Kelly signed a memo on Thursday directing his employees not to carry out an instruction his predecessor, Jeh Johnson, had put in writing in November 2014.

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Read more: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/dhs-rescinds-obama-era-policy-protecting-illegal-immigrant-parents/article/2626175

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News breaking on Twitter. Only story I could find on it so far. I've seen quotes from the press release but the last time I checked the DHS website, the press release wasn't there yet.

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Just found the press release, which was listed under the Fact Sheets section of DHS news:

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2017/06/15/rescission-memorandum-providing-deferred-action-parents-americans-and-lawful

Rescission of Memorandum Providing for Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (“DAPA”)


Release Date:
June 15, 2017

On June 15, Department of Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly, after consulting with the Attorney General, signed a memorandum rescinding the November 20, 2014 memorandum that created the program known as Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (“DAPA”) because there is no credible path forward to litigate the currently enjoined policy.

The rescinded memo purported to provide a path for illegal aliens with a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident child to be considered for deferred action. To be considered for deferred action, an alien was required to satisfy six criteria:

(1) as of November 20, 2014, be the parent of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident;

(2) have continuously resided here since before January 1, 2010;

(3) have been physically present here on November 20, 2014, and when applying for relief;

(4) have no lawful immigration status on that date;

(5) not fall within the Secretary’s enforcement priorities; and

(6) “present no other factors that, in the exercise of discretion, make [ ] the grant of deferred action inappropriate.”

Prior to implementation of DAPA, twenty-six states challenged the policies established in the DAPA memorandum in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. The district court enjoined implementation of the DAPA memorandum, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court’s decision, and the Supreme Court allowed the district court’s injunction to remain in place.

The rescinded policy also provided expanded work authorization for recipients under the DACA program for three years versus two years. This policy was also enjoined nationwide and has now been rescinded.

The June 15, 2012 memorandum that created the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will remain in effect.

For more information, see our frequently asked questions.

[riversedge]

1. Nancy Pelosi: 06.15.17 Pelosi Statement on Fifth Anniversary of DACA Press Release....

I have a huge lump in my throat for all affected. And I saw this earlier ......What a smack in the face if the above is true--to do this on the anniversary

Link to tweet

Press Releases 06.15.17
Pelosi Statement on Fifth Anniversary of DACA

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement to mark the fifth anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals initiative, established by President Obama on June 15, 2012:

“Our nation’s DREAMers want nothing more than to earn degrees, join the workforce and openly contribute their talents to make our country a stronger and better place. Five years ago, President Obama made that dream possible with the DACA initiative, which sent a strong message to the world that, by bringing their hopes, courage and determination to succeed to our shores, immigrants make America more American.

“Yet, for years, House Republicans have tried to dismantle DACA, while at the same time refusing to work toward responsible reform of our broken immigration system. Now, the Trump Administration, with its harmful anti-immigrant policies and rhetoric, has joined their efforts. DREAMERs – neighbors, friends, students and family members – are being targeted, rounded up and, in many cases, arbitrarily deported. Families in immigrant communities are forced to live in fear and, too often, heartbreak.

“DACA honors our founding creed – ‘E Pluribus Unum’ – and our fundamental belief that America is a land of opportunity for those who work hard, abide by our laws and dare to dream. House Democrats will never forget that in diversity lies strength, and we will never stop fighting to protect our nation’s children from the Trump Administration’s mass deportation agenda.”

[highplainsdem]

2. It's true - see above for text of press release - and since they refer to the date for DACA

they were aware this is the anniversary. As you said, this is "a smack in the face" for Dreamers and their parents.

[sinkingfeeling]

3. Every day this country loses more of it's humanity. No longer the shining

city. Just dark and heartless pursuit of money.

[SummerSnow]

4. Trumps orders

[Sunlei]

7. trumps a patsy for Republicans who always wanted to fill their for profit detention camps with

millions of people.

[RussBLib]

5. And they want "unity"

Hard to be chummy with those who insist on being jackasses

[Sunlei]

6. republicans are like the nazis- using lists to find easy targets to round up!

[iluvtennis]

8. True that

[shanti]

9. Rolling back all of Obama's rulings

No matter what they are. That's what all of their busy little con beavers are doing. I don't think *ush even did this.

[atreides1]

10. WTF???

Then what about this???

Trump Will Allow ‘Dreamers’ to Stay in U.S., Reversing Campaign Promise

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/16/us/politics/trump-will-allow-dreamers-to-stay-in-us-reversing-campaign-promise.html?_r=0

[Igel]

11. Meh.

They rescinded a symbol. And like most symbols, it means different things to different people.


The order was enjoined. Now, "enjoin" may be a ravel verb, but here it means "was prohibited by court injunction." It went to SCOTUS, and SCOTUS said by default, "no, you can't do this." Can't be litigated because SCOTUS is the court of last result (not penultimate resort). Can't be put into effect without ignoring SCOTUS, so if it has an effect on the ground it's contrary to the courts.

Odd that no official order to not implement it was on the books; maybe they missed it, because I'm sure Obama wouldn't have left the impression that he still wanted its execution (or not) to be left up to lower-ranking DHS officers.

DACA had consequences. DAPA just took additional money for its defense, and after the court ruled against it, it's appeal, and after that court said "no", taking it to SCOTUS. The difference is important. My ancestors spoke p-Celtic, but it's not a sound shift I personally want to engage in.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

12. Republican family values