The NPR Politics Podcast In 5-4 Decision, Supreme Court Lets DACA Stand
Jun 18, 2020
The Supreme Court's recent ruling offers protection to 650,000 Dreamers, sparking debates over immigration reform. Chief Justice John Roberts highlighted the arbitrary justifications behind the Trump administration's attempts to end DACA. Surprisingly, some Republican voices are supporting the program amidst political discord. The podcast delves into the tensions in Congress following the decision and anticipates its implications for future Supreme Court cases and the upcoming presidential election.
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DACA Ruling
- The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that President Trump's cancellation of DACA violated procedure.
- DACA recipients, brought to the U.S. illegally as children, are temporarily safe from deportation.
Reasoning Behind the Ruling
- The court's decision focused on the Trump administration's arbitrary process, not DACA's legality.
- Dissenting justices argued DACA was unlawful from its 2012 inception and Congress should decide.
Politics of DACA
- DACA's fate highlights the challenge of immigration reform; both parties express interest but achieve little.
- Public opinion favors allowing Dreamers to stay, with 75% of Americans supporting it in a recent Pew poll.