The DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) provided prosecutorial discretion against deportation for certain individuals who immigrated to the U.S. as children. The original program provided a certain amount of protection against deportation and the possibility to apply for work authorization.  The program continues to evolve amidst ongoing court decisions and administrative rules. On January 17, 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that key portions of the DACA rule are unlawful—but importantly, the decision is limited in scope. The court’s stay means current DACA recipients across the nation