University Statements
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Update on DACA program following 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision
A federal judge has once again ruled the DACA program illegal, but those who are already enrolled can keep and renew their status.
September 15, 2023
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Update on DACA program following 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision
A 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a 2021 decision by a Texas federal judge ruling the original Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program unlawful.
October 10, 2022
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Stanford comment letter in support of DACA
Stanford’s president submitted a comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security in strong support of codifying the DACA policy into regulation.
November 29, 2021
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Proposed rule on DACA
New proposed rule would fortify the DACA program.
September 30, 2021
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Stanford statement on DACA trial court decision
Stanford continues to stand in support of its DACA community following a trial court decision in Texas on the DACA program.
July 16, 2021
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President Tessier-Lavigne letter on immigration reform
In a letter to the chairs and ranking members of the U.S. House and Senate subcommittees on immigration, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne addressed immigration reform...
March 12, 2021
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Undocumented/DACAmented Executive Orders
Dear DACA and Undocumented Community and Allies, We write today on behalf of everyone in Student Affairs to join you in welcoming news of the Biden presidential memorandum on ...
February 18, 2021
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Update: DACA, travel ban
The new federal administration issued a directive intended to preserve and support the DACA program.
January 21, 2021
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Federal judge restores DACA program
Stanford welcomes a federal court decision in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
December 06, 2020
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The Supreme Court’s DACA decision
President Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Drell comment on the U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing the DACA program to remain in place.
June 18, 2020
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DACA resources for students
With a Supreme Court decision on DACA pending, Student Affairs provides updated resources and information for students.
June 11, 2020
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DACA and health care workers
Stanford’s general counsel co-authors a New York Times op-ed on the importance of DACA to health care providers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
April 02, 2020
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Update and resources regarding travel ban, DACA
Stanford provided the following update to its community on the executive order travel ban and the ongoing legal deliberations over the DACA program.
January 27, 2020
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Stanford joins amicus brief in Supreme Court DACA case
Stanford joined 18 other universities in an amicus brief supporting DACA in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
October 03, 2019
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Multi-university amicus brief filed in ongoing DACA litigation
Stanford joined in the brief, filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
April 12, 2018
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Stanford’s commitments to undocumented students
Provost Persis Drell addresses Stanford's ongoing commitments to undocumented students and those covered by DACA.
February 23, 2018
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President’s letter to congressional leaders in support of DREAMers
Amid continuing federal negotiations on immigration policy, Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne sent letters to leaders of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, ...
January 11, 2018
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Further amicus brief filed on DACA
Eighteen universities including Stanford have filed a further amicus brief in support of DACA.
December 18, 2017
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Stanford, other universities file amicus brief in DACA cases
A group of 19 universities including Stanford has filed an amicus brief in court cases challenging the federal administration's decision to rescind the Deferred Action for ...
November 02, 2017
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Letter of colleges and universities to Congress on DREAMers
Stanford joined a letter from the higher education community urging congressional leaders to pass a long-term legislative solution to protect the country’s DREAMers.
October 19, 2017