Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals
Can DACA Outlive Trump's First Term?
House Democrats will pass a bill to protect Dreamers—but without support from the Senate or the president, it's unlikely to become law.
Why DACA's Latest Court Victory Doesn't Mean Much
Three other district courts have already blocked Trump from undoing the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Trump's Immigration Plan Doesn't Address DACA. What's Going to Happen to Dreamers?
Without action from the president or Congress, DACA is unlikely to survive through the end of the year.
Why the Supreme Court's Non-Decision on DACA Is Big News
The Supreme Court just granted Dreamers a lifeline.
In Exchange for a Border Wall, Trump Said He'd Protect DACA. Didn't a Judge Already Do That?
Multiple courts across the country have issued injunctions preventing to the administration from repealing DACA. But that does not mean the program has been saved.
Rethinking the Rhodes: Meet the Scholarship's First Undocumented Winner
Jin Park, a Harvard pre-med student, became the first DACA recipient to win a Rhodes Scholarship after a rule change made him eligible.
DACA Has Not Been Saved—and It May Be in Its Last Days
The program protecting Dreamers from deportation has achieved a string of victories in the courts. But legal experts—and DACA recipients—worry that not much has changed.
The Army Is Discharging Immigrant Recruits Who Were Promised Expedited Citizenship
At least 40 people have been discharged.
Key Takeaways From the House's 'Compromise' Immigration Bill
The Republican proposal would end family separation at the border.
Congress Is Still Struggling to Fund the Government
A number of controversial issues have emerged in recent weeks as roadblocks to a new budget bill.
The Immigration Stalemate Between the White House and Congressional Democrats Continues
The White House and congressional Democrats rejected each other's proposals over the weekend.
Dispatches: Our Ongoing Coverage of Immigration Reform
News and notes from Pacific Standard staff and contributors.
As the Fate of DACA Hangs in the Balance, Colleges Struggle to Protect Students
As the Trump administration waffles on the fate of DACA, colleges across the country are left filling the gaps—often with what limited resources they can cobble together.
Senate Votes to Open the Government—for Three More Weeks
The Senate voted on Monday to advance a continuing resolution funding the government through February 8th. The House is expected to pass the resolution.
The Story of a Government Shutdown, in 13 Figures
Once again, the federal government is headed for a shutdown. Here's what that would mean for our economy—and for some of our country's most vulnerable citizens.