Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the University of California

Docket 18-1150Argued Nov 12, 2019Decided Jun 18, 2020

Case Summary

The Court held that the Department of Homeland Security's decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was arbitrary and capricious under the Administrative Procedure Act.

Question Presented

Whether the Department of Homeland Security's decision to wind down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy is judicially reviewable and lawful.

Conclusion

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the Trump administration's attempt to end DACA was done in an arbitrary and capricious manner, in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.

Oral Argument Audio

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Timeline

Opening statements
Discussion of Administrative Procedure Act requirements
Questioning about reliance interests
Debate on executive discretion
Final arguments
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