Federal judge throws out Biden admin program to legalize illegal immigrant spouses of US citizens

A federal judge in Texas has rejected the Biden administration’s plan to protect hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants married to U.S. citizens from deportation through a program called “Keeping Families Together.” The judge ruled that the program exceeded Biden’s executive authority and was unlawful. The decision was celebrated by those who opposed the program, including America First Legal. The administration argued that the policy aimed to prevent family separation and was consistent with American values. However, the coalition of states claimed that the program would have allowed over 1.3 million illegal immigrants to benefit. The White House and DHS have vowed to defend the policy despite the court ruling.