All new DACA applications marked as 'pending' as Trump administration seeks to end the program

The Trump administration announced late Friday that all new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will be marked as “pending” as officials mull another attempt to scrap the program.

The announcement came during a telephonic federal court hearing in Maryland, according to The Associated Press, which was on the call.

The administration tried to repeal the Obama-era program, though the Supreme Court reversed the move last month, saying it was ended improperly. It opened the door to a future repeal, saying the administration just had to scrap the program in the proper manner.