Supreme Court rules for ‘Dreamers,’ rejects Trump’s repeal of immigration program
The Supreme Court, in another rebuke of Trump, rules that his decision to cancel DACA, a program that protected young immigrants, was not justified.
Claudia Rueda cries while talking about the Supreme Court decision at a protest outside Los Angeles Police Department headquarters. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Edwin Soto Saucedo embraces friend and fellow DACA recipient Karla Estrada. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Denea Joseph talks about the Supreme Court ruling in downtown Los Angeles. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Outside the U.S. Supreme Court building. (Drew Angerer / Getty Images)
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DACA recipient Edwin Soto Saucedo at a protest in downtown Los Angeles. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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A rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court building. (Drew Angerer / Getty Images)
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A celebratory car caravan around MacArthur Park in Los Angeles. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
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A celebration around MacArthur Park in Los Angeles. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipient Roberto Martinez celebrates in front of the Supreme Court. (Manuel Balce Ceneta / Associated Press )
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“Dreamers” and their supporters stage a celebratory car caravan around MacArthur Park in Los Angeles. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
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Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) celebrates with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients and supporters outside the Supreme Court building. (Manuel Balce Ceneta / Associated Press)
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A celebration at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)