No More Shield for immigrant Spouses from Deportation after Judge strikes down Biden Policy
Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden Administration's Parole-in-Place Policy In a significant development, a federal judge has ruled against the Biden administration's parole-in-place policy. This policy was designed to provide legal status to undocumented immigrants married to American citizens, thereby streamlining their path to citizenship. However, the judge concluded that the policy violates federal immigration law. This ruling follows a lawsuit filed by 16 Republican states, led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, aiming to block the program since August. The Justice Department has yet to comment on the ruling but has the option to file an appeal. The decision has sparked a backlash from various groups, including the civil rights organization Fiel. Fiel, an immigrant-led civil rights group advocating for the rights of all people regardless of their immigration status, has expressed its discontent with the ruling. The executive director of Fiel stated that they are prepari...