THREAD: The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration improperly ended the DACA program that protects immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. Here are some questions and answers about the decision. (1/7)
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WHY DID PRESIDENT TRUMP TRY TO END DACA? Donald Trump made tough talk on immigration a centerpiece of his 2016 presidential campaign. Once in office, the Trump administration sought to end the program, arguing that it was illegal. (3/7)
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WHAT DID THE SUPREME COURT DECIDE? The Supreme Court ruled that while the Trump administration has the authority to end the program, it did so improperly. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the four liberal justices in the majority in the 5-4 outcome. (4/7)
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? The administration can try again to end DACA. But experts say that’s not likely to happen before the November election in part because the program has wide, bipartisan support among the American public. (5/7)
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WHAT DOES THE RULING MEAN FOR THE DREAMERS? The 650,000 people who are enrolled will keep their protections, which last two years. But the program hasn’t accepted any new applicants in a couple of years, and it’s unclear whether people will now be able to apply. (6/7)
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IS THERE ANOTHER SOLUTION? There have been many efforts to pass legislation that would provide legal status and a path to citizenship for Dreamers, but even plans with bipartisan support have fallen flat. LEARN MOREhttp://apne.ws/35IyTq4
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If they're just "immigrants" why would they be deported? Lots of young immigrants don't face that threat. Oh you meant illegal aliens.
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