Judge temporarily blocks ‘Parole in place’ program

Judge blocks Biden’s immigration program.

Paxton leads lawsuit against rule.

Texas leads immigration legal battles.

A federal judge in Texas has blocked President Biden’s program that sought to regularize the status of nearly half a million undocumented immigrants.

The program, called “Keeping Families Together,” was sued by a coalition of 16 Republican-led states.

This plan is based on the “Parole in place” program, which provides protection against deportation and allows for obtaining a work permit.

In addition, it facilitates the process of obtaining permanent residence in the United States without leaving the country.

Administrative Suspension and Questioning of Government Authority

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Judge J. Campbell Barker issued an administrative stay while the lawsuit is reviewed.

The complaint was led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

The judge ruled that the lawsuit challenges the government’s authority to set immigration policies without Congress.

The Biden Administration can continue to accept applications, but not process them.

Paxton argues that the rule violates the Constitution and immigration laws.

The program requires that the applicant has lived in the U.S. for a minimum of 10 years and be married before June 17.

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The Administration estimated that about 500,000 spouses and 50,000 stepchildren would be eligible.

Ultraconservative sectors had warned of their intention to challenge the program in the courts.

Texas has been at the forefront of several legal battles against the Biden administration on immigration issues.

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