John,  

For Dreamers, the future is as uncertain as ever.  

Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit upheld an earlier lower court ruling that the DACA policy, as it was created in 2012, was unlawful. The court declined to rule on the legality of a new rule on DACA that was recently issued by the Biden administration, sending the case to a lower court to consider that issue. Given previous decisions, it is unlikely that the lower court will allow the new DACA rule to take effect. 

As the case continues to move through the courts, including a potential appeal to the Supreme Court, the 5th Circuit is allowing current DACA recipients to maintain their protections, but continues to block the government from processing new applications for DACA.  

DACA has been a lifeline for countless individuals. 

It’s time for Congress to pass a permanent legislative solution. Make a gift today to help expand our advocacy efforts for Dreamers and ongoing immigration reform efforts.   

Dreamers have deep roots in the United States, having formed families, opened businesses, and purchased homes here.   

They are essential members of our communities, and their contributions are critical to our economy: DACA recipients own 68,000 homes, hold $25 billion in spending power in the American economy, and contribute billions in federal, state and local taxes each year.   

With DACA’s future imperiled, a permanent legislative solution from Congress would finally end the instability that Dreamers face, allowing them to continue living in and enriching the only country many of them have known. 

Help us continue this critical work fighting for a legislative solution for Dreamers and ongoing immigration reform efforts. Make a gift today!  

Your contribution will help us reach, engage and mobilize constituents across the country to expand our advocacy work for DACA recipients and other Dreamers.  

With appreciation, 

Becka Wall 
Vice President of Digital Communications 
National Immigration Forum