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8mo ago

16 GOP-Led States Challenge Biden's Program for Immigrant Spouses

Lawsuit aims to block federal initiative granting legal status and pathway to citizenship for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens.

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Migrants line up outside Roosevelt Hotel while waiting for placement inside a shelter as asylum seekers camp outside the hotel as the Manhattan relief center is at full capacity in New York, United States on August 02, 2023. Since last spring, New York City has experienced a staggering influx of tens of thousands of asylum seekers. In response to the surge in migration, the city has established more than 160 sites to accommodate and assist these individuals. New York Mayor Eric Adams stated in early June that the city takes on important responsibilities by providing shelter, food, clothing and other essential services to incoming asylum seekers. (Photo by Fatih Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images).
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Overview

  • The lawsuit argues the program bypasses Congress and incentivizes illegal immigration.
  • The policy allows undocumented spouses to apply for 'parole in place' and eventually seek permanent residency.
  • Republican states claim the program will impose financial burdens and lower wages for residents.
  • The Biden administration defends the program as legally grounded and aligned with American values.
  • Approximately 500,000 people could benefit from the initiative, with applications currently being processed.