Justice Dept. Opposes High Court Review of Arizona DACA Case

By Lawrence E. Dubé

The Trump administration urged the U.S. Supreme Court to not take up an Arizona appeal that challenges the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and questions its effect on state laws.

Solicitor General Noel J. Francisco filed an amicus brief in response to the high court’s call for the federal government’s views on the lawsuit that was filed by former Arizona Gov. Janice K. Brewer (R) and other officials.

The Justice Department filing argues the Arizona case wouldn’t add to the court’s understanding of DACA, and the state’s disagreement with a federal appeals court about DACA’s ...