Biden’s program allowed undocumented spouses to remain in the country while seeking permanent residencyA federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked a Joe Biden immigration policy that allows undocumented spouses of US citizens to remain in the country while their applications for permanent residence are considered.The so-called “parole in place” program was halted in a Monday night ruling by federal district court judge J Campbell Barker in the eastern district of Texas, a favorite venue of conservatives seeking to derail the president’s policy agenda. Barker was appointed to his position by the Donald Trump White House. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/27/judge-blocks-parole-in-place-immigration
Author : Richard Luscombe
Publish date : 2024-08-27 13:36:09
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Judge blocks ‘parole in place’ program for immigrant spouses of US citizens
