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The decision by the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program officially went into effect. The ruling would allow the first applications to be adjudicated in all 50 states, including Texas.

Currently, young immigrants still have the power to fight for the freedom to remain in their homes and communities, protected by the DACA immigration program, but they still experience uncertainty due to President Donald Trump’s reaction to this ruling.

Karen Fierro Ruiz, Director of Federal Policy and Advocacy for the organization United We Dream, explains: What does this ruling mean for work permits?

Karen Fierro Ruiz acknowledges that there is uncertainty because she does not know if the Trump administration will respect this court ruling.

Karen Fierro Ruiz also strongly recommends that Dreamers who apply for the program do so with the advice of a lawyer to avoid misuse of data by this administration.

Karen Fierro Ruiz assures that it does not affect those who currently have deportation protection and work permits.

Karen Fierro Ruiz, Director of Policy and Federal Advocacy for the organization United We Dream, talks about what Trump could do in response to this ruling.

Remember that since the campaign, we’ve heard President Trump attack immigrants and the DACA program, which is why there is no trust in him.

Those applying for the first time should be careful and seek advice, as we heard from Karen Fierro Ruiz, Director of Policy and Federal Advocacy for the organization United We Dream.

Karen Fierro Ruiz, Director of Policy and Federal Advocacy for the organization United We Dream, reminds us that they are not alone; there are many people here to fight.

And if you need more information, go to the page “home is here.us”, you will find resources, support, and information about these protections and rights.