Conservative Supreme Court justices lean towards Trump on ending immigrant programme


FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, U.S., June 11, 2018. REUTERS/Erin Schaff

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday appeared sympathetic to President Donald Trump's effort to rescind a programme that protects from deportation hundreds of thousands of immigrants who entered the United States illegally as children - dubbed "Dreamers" - part of his tough immigration policies.

Several of the five conservative justices appeared sceptical that courts can even review the Republican president's 2017 plan to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programme, which had been implemented in 2012 by his Democratic predecessor Barack Obama. Even if the court finds that it can be reviewed, conservative justices indicated they think Trump's administration gave a reasonable explanation for its decision.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

French conservative Bruno Retailleau to run for president in 2027
Putin's children's commissioner says six kids to reunite with families in Russia and Ukraine, thanks Melania Trump
Factbox-Norway diplomats and politicians found in Epstein files
U.S. judge rejects BBC's stay application in Trump defamation case
At Damascus book fair, Islamist titles and Kurdish culture echo big shifts
Norwegian police search homes of ex-PM Jagland in Epstein probe
Venezuelan leader Rodriguez says she was invited to US, NBC reports
Ukrainian arms producers receive first wartime export licences, Kyiv says
Appointment of US envoy in Geneva raises hopes for UN engagement
Two US Navy ships collide, no major injuries, US Southern Command says

Others Also Read