Texas Judge Blocks Biden's Immigration Program, Affecting 500,000 Families

Aug 27, 2024, 04:30 PM

A federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas has temporarily blocked the Biden administration's 'Parole in Place' immigration program, which aimed to provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens. The program, part of the Biden-Harris administration's efforts to keep families together, was challenged by a lawsuit from 16 Republican-led states, led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The court's decision halts the program with a two-week stay while litigation continues, affecting up to 500,000 families seeking residency. President Biden criticized the ruling, emphasizing the administration's commitment to keeping families together.