The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was not lawful, but preserved the district court’s stay, which permits current enrollees to continue renewing their status. The ruling refers the case back to the lower court for reconsideration in light of the Biden administration’s release on August 30, 2022 of the final version of regulations designed to strengthen the DACA program.

The regulations can be viewed at https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2022-18401.pdf.