STATEMENT BY SECRETARY JEH C. JOHNSON CONCERNING THE DISTRICT COURT’S RULING CONCERNING DAPA AND DACA

I strongly disagree with Judge Hanen’s decision to temporarily enjoin implementation of Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The Department of Justice will appeal that temporary injunction; in the meantime, we recognize we must comply with it....

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