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 @ISIDEWITHNewsImmigrationUnited StatesBiden AdministrationTexasLawsuitThe RepublicansLegal StatusRepublican states•••2yrs ago

Republican-led States Challenge Biden's Immigration Policy for Spouses

Sixteen Republican-led states, including Texas, have filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden's administration over a new immigration program.

This program, known as 'parole in place,' allows immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens to apply for legal status, green cards, and eventually citizenship. Critics, spearheaded by Texas Attorney General, argue that the program unlawfully bypasses Congress and oversteps the administration's legal authority.

The lawsuit highlights the ongoing battle over immigration policy and the legal limits of presidential power in the United States.

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 @9SKCNTGDemocrat from Georgia  commented…2yrs2Y

Republicans have no moral high ground. They are as responsible for the immigration issues as the Democrats as this issue spans decades of kicking the can down the road.

 @BlueStateKoalaNationalism from New York  commented…2yrs2Y

Finally, some action against Biden's overreach, our nation's laws and borders must be respected!

 @CuriousBassRight-Wing Populism from Tennessee  commented…2yrs2Y

This lawsuit is exactly what we need to hold the administration accountable. It's about time someone challenged Biden's blatant disregard for legal immigration processes and congressional authority.

 @JoyfulDinosaurConservatism from Pennsylvania  commented…2yrs2Y

It's about time someone held the administration accountable for overstepping its bounds and bypassing Congress with policies that should be debated and passed through the proper legislative process.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you feel about a president's ability to make significant changes to immigration policy without Congress's approval?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Is it fair for one state or a group of states to challenge a national policy that benefits individuals in a personal way, such as reuniting families?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you believe love and marriage should transcend immigration laws and borders?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Texas sues over Biden legalization program for immigrants married to US citizens

https://yahoo.com

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Texas and a coalition of Republican-led states on Friday sued President Joe Biden's administration over ... citizens. The lawsuit argues the program, which began accepting applications on Monday, oversteps the administration's legal ...

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Texas, other Republican-led states sue over program to give immigrant spouses of US citizens legal status

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com

Sixteen Republican-led states ... to U.S. citizens without legal status to seek citizenship. The program, launched by President Biden, offers "parole in place" for spouses to apply for a green card and citizenship. Critics, including Texas Attorney General ...

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