(ProsperNews.net) – A federal judge has temporarily stopped President Biden’s “Parole in Place” amnesty, which could have benefited around 500,000 illegal immigrants who married U.S. citizens. The ruling is seen as a major win for critics of the policy, while supporters argue that it’s a cruel blow to immigrant families.
Stephen Miller’s group, America First Legal, which filed a lawsuit along with 16 Republican Attorneys General, celebrated the decision, calling it a “huge victory.” This ruling also allows the states involved to review federal documents tied to the White House’s amnesty plan.
On the other side, groups like Mark Zuckerberg’s FWD.us criticized the lawsuit, calling it unfair. FWD.us, a pro-immigration group, has long supported Biden’s efforts to allow more immigrants to stay in the country. They argue that stopping this program hurts American families and immigrants alike.
The New York Times reported that Judge J. Campbell Barker, who was appointed by former President Trump, issued the ruling. The judge’s decision temporarily halts the approval of any new applications while the court decides whether the policy is legal. He pointed out that the states’ complaint raises serious concerns about whether the president has the authority to create immigration rules without Congress.
Biden’s immigration chief, Alejandro Mayorkas, has been fast-tracking the amnesty process, despite concerns about potential marriage fraud. Some supporters of the program, like Cecilia, had been waiting for years for this opportunity. She managed to submit her application within minutes, but her future, like thousands of others, is now uncertain.
While the Department of Homeland Security says it will still accept new applications, this case is far from over. Supporters of the program, like Todd Schulte from FWD.us, argue that the lawsuit is just a political stunt aimed at immigrants and their families.
In the end, Congress is responsible for making immigration laws, and this case raises questions about whether the White House can bypass that process. Many Americans still favor deportation of illegal immigrants, according to recent polls.
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