A federal judge has struck down the Biden administration’s “Keeping Families Together” program, which aimed to streamline the path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens. The ruling, which was based on a lawsuit filed by Texas and other Republican-led states, found the program violated U.S. immigration law. The program would have allowed eligible immigrants to apply for a green card without having to leave the country, effectively cancelling out their illegal entry. This ruling is a major setback for the Biden administration and is likely to be further challenged by the incoming Trump administration, which has pledged to dismantle the president’s immigration policies.
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Elon Musk’s reported illegal work status in 1995 after dropping out of school raises a slew of complicated questions regarding privilege, hypocrisy, and the nature of immigration in the United States. Whether or not people care about the details surrounding his status is not the point; it’s the broader implications about the discrepancies in how society views different immigrants. When considering Musk’s past actions, one can’t help but reflect on the harsh realities faced by countless individuals who find themselves on the other side of the immigration debate—people who have often faced severe consequences for infractions far less significant than those Musk allegedly committed.… Continue reading
A federal judge recently ruled that migrants can sue the company that flew them to Martha’s Vineyard. This decision opens up an interesting legal avenue for those affected by the migrant transportation scheme orchestrated by governors of red states. While the complaint against DeSantis and other Florida state officials was dismissed without prejudice, meaning it could potentially be amended to add them back in, the focus has shifted to the company responsible for transporting these individuals.
It raises the question of whether the government that chartered these flights should also be held accountable. By allowing migrants to sue the transport company, it sends a clear message that these immoral actions will not go unchecked.… Continue reading
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