In an effort to keep the DAPA case moving, immigrants from across the United States are participating in a hunger strike outside the Fifth Circuit Appeals Court in New Orleans, demanding a decision be issued by the Court of Appeals by October 23, 2015.
Regardless of the decision by the Fifth Circuit, it is highly likely that the losing party will appeal to the Supreme Court. Protesters claim that October 23, 2015 is an important date because if a decision is made before that date, the Supreme Court can hear arguments and issue judgement in 2016. If the decision by the Fifth Circuit is not made before that date, the Supreme Court will likely issue a decision on this case until at least 2017.
If the immigrants’ fasting efforts are successful, DAPA may be resolved by next year. Please keep checking our website for updates.
For more information, see the following news reports:
Exasperated immigrants are preparing to fast for reforms
Why Immigrants Are Fasting In Front of Courthouse in Louisiana