Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Biden's 'Keeping Families Together' Program

The ruling affects thousands of immigrant families seeking legal residency for undocumented spouses.

The program allowed undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens to apply for permanent residency without leaving the country.
A 14-day administrative stay was issued by Judge J. Campbell Barker after 16 states challenged the program.
Immigrant families and advocacy groups express fear and frustration over potential long-term separations.
The Department of Homeland Security continues to take applications but cannot approve them during the stay.
Legal experts and immigration attorneys are working to understand the implications of the judge's decision.