Currently, DACA is still in effect and those who have DACA are still shielded from deportation. However, the federal government is appealing a July 2021 ruling in Texas that deemed the DACA program unlawful. Oral arguments for that case began on July 6, 2022. The federal government is still currently accepting applications from those who have never had DACA or whose status expired more than a year ago. However, it is not processing or granting these applications, meaning those who have not had DACA for more than one year will not be approved pending the appeal of the Texas case. Those who currently have DACA or those whose status expired less than a year ago can still file for renewal.