Congressman Gonzalez Statement on Federal Judge’s Decision to Stop DACA Applications

WASHINGTON – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15)released a statement following the decision by a Texas federal judge's decision to stop approving new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program:

"The recent ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen to stop new applications for DACA will leave thousands of immigrant teenagers and young adults in limbo and prevent them from accessing American legal protections. These individuals are productive members of society and Americans in every way except on paper. I am deeply disappointed by this ruling and will continue to fight for a pathway for citizenship for these young people. It's now on Congress to ensure that we codify these protections for Dreamers."

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