A federal judge in Texas has slammed the brakes on Biden’s latest attempt to circumvent immigration laws, halting a program that would have rewarded over a million illegal aliens with a shot at citizenship.
At a Glance
- Federal judge blocks Biden’s “Keeping Families Together” program for undocumented spouses
- Program aimed to grant legal status to an estimated 500,000 illegal immigrants
- 16 Republican-led states challenged the policy, calling it an overreach of executive power
- DHS ordered to stop approving cases but can continue accepting applications
Biden’s Latest Immigration Overreach Halted
In a stunning rebuke to the Biden administration’s ongoing efforts to bypass Congress and rewrite immigration law from the Oval Office, U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker has put the kibosh on a program that would have granted legal status to hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants.
The “Keeping Families Together” initiative, which sounds more like a Hallmark movie than a serious policy, was set to offer a golden ticket to citizenship for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens who’ve been living here illegally for at least a decade.
Let’s be clear: this isn’t about “keeping families together.” It’s about rewarding lawbreakers and incentivizing more illegal immigration. The Biden administration, in its infinite wisdom, thought it could sidestep immigration laws by waving a magic wand and declaring that breaking the law for ten years somehow qualifies you for special treatment. It’s like telling bank robbers they get to keep the money if they manage to evade capture for a decade.
A judge blocked the Biden administration from granting legal status to spouses of U.S. citizens under a new program. https://t.co/ra0mds0Kl8
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 27, 2024
The Pushback from States Defending the Rule of Law
Thankfully, 16 Republican-led states, led by Texas, had the backbone to challenge this blatant overreach. These states recognize that it’s not the president’s job to unilaterally decide who gets to stay in the country, especially when it flies in the face of existing immigration laws. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton didn’t mince words when he celebrated the ruling, calling out the Biden administration’s “unconstitutional scheme.”
Paxton’s right on the money. This program wasn’t just about the estimated 500,000 illegal immigrants it would have immediately affected. It was about sending a clear message to the world: come to America illegally, stick around long enough, and we’ll roll out the red carpet for you. It’s a slap in the face to every immigrant who followed the rules and came here legally.
The Left’s Predictable Meltdown
Of course, the usual suspects on the left are crying foul, claiming this ruling will “separate families.” Let’s get real for a second. These families chose to separate themselves when they decided to break U.S. immigration laws. The idea that we should ignore our laws because someone managed to have a child here or marry a citizen is absurd. It creates a perverse incentive for more illegal immigration and more attempts to game the system.
“Keeping Families Together enables U.S. citizens and their family members to live without fear of separation, consistent with fundamental American values,” DHS spokesperson, Ketudat said. “The Department of Homeland Security will comply with the court’s decision, including continuing to accept applications, while we defend Keeping Families Together in court.”
This statement from the DHS spokesperson is a masterclass in doublespeak. “Fundamental American values” apparently now include rewarding those who flout our laws and jump the line ahead of law-abiding immigrants. It’s a slap in the face to every American citizen and legal immigrant who believes in the rule of law.
The Bigger Picture
This ruling is just the latest in a series of much-needed checks on the Biden administration’s runaway immigration policies. From the chaos at the southern border to this attempt at backdoor amnesty, it’s clear that Biden and his team are more interested in pandering to their base than in upholding the law or protecting American interests.
As we head into the 2024 election, this issue will undoubtedly be front and center. Americans are fed up with the double standards, the strain on our resources, and the blatant disregard for our laws. It’s time for an immigration policy that puts American citizens first, respects the rule of law, and doesn’t reward those who choose to enter our country illegally.
