A coalition of Republican-led states, with Texas at the forefront, has initiated legal action against one of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris's immigration policies, criticizing it as a detrimental maneuver for the nation. The policy in question, known as "parole in place," is accused by these states of offering undocumented immigrants a shortcut to citizenship without Congressional approval, serving "political purposes," according to Just The News. The lawsuit contends that this policy not only encourages unlawful migration but also inflicts irreversible damage on the suing states.
Launched recently, this program permits spouses of U.S. citizens who are undocumented to remain in the country and pursue green cards, setting them on a path towards citizenship. Eligibility criteria include a minimum ten-year stay in the U.S., a clean criminal record, and marriage to an American citizen by June 17. Despite Republican criticism suggesting political motivations behind this initiative, the administration defends its stance. It argues that the lawsuit aims to keep American citizens and their families in uncertainty and darkness.
The White House spokesperson rebuffed claims of playing politics with border issues, emphasizing instead an intent to resolve the ongoing crisis. Meanwhile, criticisms have mounted against Vice President Harris for her handling of immigration matters since assuming charge of addressing its root causes in 2021—a task deemed unfulfilled by Brandon Judd, former president of the Border Patrol Union. Expressing disappointment in an interview with Fox News, Judd highlighted Harris's reluctance to implement suggested policies.
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Following President Biden's announcement not to seek re-election and endorsing Harris for presidency instead, questions about her effectiveness on immigration—a pivotal issue for the 2024 elections—have intensified. Initially tasked with leading diplomatic efforts in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to curb migration at its source in March 2021, Harris had aimed at creating long-term solutions while urging those countries to strengthen their immigration enforcement.
Despite announcing significant investments along with Mexico in 2021—to address root causes of illegal migration—Harris's initiatives appear stalled as per recent reports highlighting no new commitments since 2021 under her Root Causes Strategy. Moreover, there hasn't been any follow-up visits by Harris to Mexico or Central America since January 2022. However, data suggests a notable decline in migrant attempts from Northern Triangle countries since Harris took over these responsibilities—an aspect that may reflect some progress amidst broader challenges facing U.S. immigration policy under the current administration.
Launched recently, this program permits spouses of U.S. citizens who are undocumented to remain in the country and pursue green cards, setting them on a path towards citizenship. Eligibility criteria include a minimum ten-year stay in the U.S., a clean criminal record, and marriage to an American citizen by June 17. Despite Republican criticism suggesting political motivations behind this initiative, the administration defends its stance. It argues that the lawsuit aims to keep American citizens and their families in uncertainty and darkness.
The White House spokesperson rebuffed claims of playing politics with border issues, emphasizing instead an intent to resolve the ongoing crisis. Meanwhile, criticisms have mounted against Vice President Harris for her handling of immigration matters since assuming charge of addressing its root causes in 2021—a task deemed unfulfilled by Brandon Judd, former president of the Border Patrol Union. Expressing disappointment in an interview with Fox News, Judd highlighted Harris's reluctance to implement suggested policies.
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Following President Biden's announcement not to seek re-election and endorsing Harris for presidency instead, questions about her effectiveness on immigration—a pivotal issue for the 2024 elections—have intensified. Initially tasked with leading diplomatic efforts in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to curb migration at its source in March 2021, Harris had aimed at creating long-term solutions while urging those countries to strengthen their immigration enforcement.
Despite announcing significant investments along with Mexico in 2021—to address root causes of illegal migration—Harris's initiatives appear stalled as per recent reports highlighting no new commitments since 2021 under her Root Causes Strategy. Moreover, there hasn't been any follow-up visits by Harris to Mexico or Central America since January 2022. However, data suggests a notable decline in migrant attempts from Northern Triangle countries since Harris took over these responsibilities—an aspect that may reflect some progress amidst broader challenges facing U.S. immigration policy under the current administration.
