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US Supreme Court rejects Trump administration’s appeal in Dreamers case
Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) The US Supreme Court refused on Monday to take up the Trump administration’s appeal of a lower court ruling that requires it to continue a programme that protects hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation.
“The petition for a writ of certiorari before judgment is denied without prejudice,” Xinhua cited a a court filing as saying.
“It is assumed that the Court of Appeals will proceed expeditiously to decide this case” on the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programme, or DACA.
In an unusual move, the Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the case before a federal appeals court had ruled.
US President Donald Trump announced an end to the programme in September last year but gave Congress six months to find a legislative alternative.
While protections for the “Dreamers” were due to start phasing out in March, Congress has so far failed to pass legislation to address their fates.
Last month, San Francisco-based US District Judge William Alsup ruled that the government must continue to process renewals of existing DACA applications.
A second judge in New York issued a similar injunction earlier this month.
The injunctions are due to be heard by federal appeals courts but the process could take months or years, prompting the Trump administration’s move to take it directly to the Supreme Court, which rarely accepts appeals asking them to bypass the lower courts.
Following the court’s decision, Trump told a White House meeting that “We’d like to help DACA” and criticised the lower court.
The White House issued a statement accusing the district judge in the case of having “unwisely interviewed in the legislative process” by acting while Congress in debating the policy.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said in a statement that the Supreme Court’s action shows that “rescinding DACA was not only legally questionable, but also unjust and cruel.”
DACA, established by former US President Barack Obama in 2012, was an immigration policy that allowed some individuals who entered the US as minors, mostly illegally, to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation and to be eligible for a work permit.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.