US Supreme Court turns down Trump's appeal in 'Dreamer' immigrants case
2018-02-27 10:37:03 source：The Straits Times
February 27, 2018
The US Supreme Court on Monday (Feb 26) declined an unusual White House request that it immediately decide whether the Trump administration can shut down a programme that shields some 700,000 young immigrants from deportation.
The move meant that the immigrants, often called "Dreamers," could remain in legal limbo for many months unless Congress acts to make their status permanent.
The Supreme Court's decision not to hear the administration's appeal was expected, as no appeals court has ruled on the issue. The court's order was brief, gave no reasons and noted no dissents.
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