Judge in Texas orders pause on Biden program that offers legal status to spouses of US citizens
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"The claims are substantial and warrant closer consideration than the court has been able to afford to date," said Judge Barker citing the complexity of the case.
"The policy offers spouses of U.S. citizens without legal status a path to citizenship by applying for a green card and staying in the U.S. while undergoing the process," highlighting the program's aim to minimize family separation.
"Texas claimed the state has had to pay tens of millions of dollars annually from healthcare to law enforcement because of immigrants living in the state without legal status," indicating financial concerns driving the lawsuit.
"The court order, which lasts for two weeks but could be extended, reflects the urgency of addressing the legal challenges before the upcoming presidential election."
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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