For the first time in four years, the federal government plans to begin processing first-time applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

The program gives deportation protection and work permits to immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.

Because of a nationwide injunction, new applications haven't been reviewed by the federal government since 2021, but that could change very soon -- though nothing's a done deal yet.

President Donald Trump tried to end the program during his first term in office. Since then, lawsuits have been ongoing.

A key case in Texas prompted the nationwide injunction four years ago. The federal government is now shifting course, saying it's willing to consider new applications, offering deportation protections for a new wave of dreamers.

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