A federal judge in Texas paused a Biden administration policy aimed at granting legal status to spouses of U.S. citizens, citing substantial claims from 16 states.
The program could benefit up to 500,000 immigrants and their children, yet some states argue it's a circumvention of Congress for political reasons.
U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker, appointed by Donald Trump, highlighted the need for closer consideration of the states' substantial claims against the Biden administration.
The judge's order, lasting two weeks, could lead to a decision before the upcoming presidential election or the inauguration of a new president.
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