Texas DACA ruling could strip Dreamers of their right to work and access to education: Here’s why it matters nationwide

A recent US court ruling could strip over 90,000 DACA recipients in Texas of their legal right to work and access in-state tuition. The Fifth Circuit decision targets key protections under the 2022 DACA regulation, applying only within Texas. The change could impact education, employment, and economic stability across the state. Experts warn the consequences could spread nationally, threatening over 530,000 recipients and billions in wages, taxes, and workforce retention costs.

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