Texas federal judge temporarily suspends Biden's "Keeping Families Together" program for immigrant spouses.

A federal judge in Texas has temporarily suspended President Joe Biden's "Keeping Families Together" program, which aimed to provide a citizenship pathway for immigrant spouses. The suspension, which affects up to 500,000 immigrants in the U.S., has left families and immigration attorneys in confusion and uncertainty. The program, which began accepting applications last week, was challenged by 16 states led by Republican attorneys general, who accused the administration of bypassing Congress for "blatant political purposes." The Department of Homeland Security will continue to take applications and defend the program in court, with any applicants whose parole was granted prior to the order unaffected. The suspension has led to concerns over the impact of litigation on other immigration-related programs, as well as the potential for chaos and uncertainty for those looking to apply.

August 27, 2024
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