Trump Administration Resumes DACA Processing Under Court Order, But Limits Signal Flawed Enforcement

In a striking example of judicial overreach shaping immigration policy, the Trump administration has announced it will accept and process new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program—but with critical caveats dictated by a federal judge in Texas. While this appears as compliance with legal rulings, the restrictions imposed reveal an inconsistent approach that undermines clear, fair immigration enforcement vital to securing our borders. Why Limit Approvals Only Outside Texas? The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) notified Judge Andrew Hanen of the Southern District of Texas that it will approve initial DACA requests and associated work...