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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Joseph Rendeiro
(202) 776-1566
jrendeiro@nclr.org
Earlier today, the Department of Justice (DOJ) asked for an emergency stay of the preliminary injunction blocking implementation of immigration deferred action policies by the Department of Homeland Security. If granted, the stay could allow both the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) program and the expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to move forward as planned (the existing DACA program remains active and intact). DOJ also filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
“We stand solidly behind DOJ’s actions to allow the implementation of prosecutorial discretion and immigration relief policies to proceed. Blocking these programs will cause irreparable harm to millions of American families who live in fear of losing a loved one to deportation policies that are out of sync with our country’s security and economic interests,” said Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR (National Council of La Raza). “Congress remains responsible for bringing some sanity to our immigration system. But in the meantime, our country should not be denied the benefits of these legitimate actions, which will improve our national security by having people go through background checks; will strengthen our economy by having those working do so legally, contributing more taxes and preventing bad employers from gaming the system; and will improve our social fabric by bringing stability to millions of families. We are confident that a higher court will ultimately reaffirm the constitutionality of both programs, and we encourage all eligible candidates to prepare their applications.”
For information about how to apply for administrative relief, please visit www.nclr.org. For the most up-to-date information about changing immigration laws, policies and news, download Immigo, a free app designed for anyone helping and working with immigrants. The app, which works with iPhone and Android devices, can be downloaded from the Apple iTunes and Google Play stores.
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