A federal judge rejected a Biden administration policy that aimed to provide temporary legal status for certain undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens. The “parole in place” policy, challenged by Republican attorneys general, would have allowed an estimated 550,000 individuals to stay in the U.S. while applying for permanent residency. Judge J. Campbell Barker, appointed by former President Trump, ruled that the administration exceeded its authority in granting amnesty.
Under the proposal, spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens who have been in the country for over a decade and have no disqualifying criminal records would have received a three-year reprieve from deportation while pursuing legal status. The policy took effect in August but was halted by a court within a week. The Biden administration noted that many eligible individuals have lived in the U.S. for decades, but the program’s future remains uncertain given the court’s decision.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey argued that states had to act due to federal inaction, stating, “We filed suit to ensure millions of unvetted individuals are not invading our communities.” The White House continues to push for immigration reform through Congress, asserting the policy did not weaken border enforcement.
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