A federal judge has ruled against the Biden administration's 'parole in place' policy, which granted legal status to certain undocumented individuals married to US citizens. The policy, introduced earlier this year, aimed to protect select undocumented spouses of US citizens from deportation and allow them to work legally in the country while pursuing citizenship.
US District Judge J. Campbell Barker, appointed by former President Donald Trump, found that Congress had not authorized the executive branch to implement such a policy. In his ruling, Barker stated that the administration's interpretation of the relevant immigration law went beyond what was legally permissible.
The lawsuit challenging the policy was brought by Texas and 15 other states. Barker had previously placed a hold on the regulation while considering the case. The judge also rejected a request from individuals who had benefited from the program to intervene in the case and defend the policy.
This decision is part of a series of legal challenges to Biden administration policies that may face further scrutiny as the political landscape evolves. The outcome of these legal battles could have significant implications for the future of immigration policy in the United States.
