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In a victory for common sense and the rule of law, a federal judge recently put the brakes on a Biden administration immigration program that was, quite frankly, more befitting of a circus than a serious government initiative. U.S. District Court Judge J. Campbell Barker, appointed by the one and only Donald Trump, ruled against the so-called “Keeping Families Together” program, which aimed to make citizenship easier for the spouses of undocumented immigrants. The ruling came down hard, citing clear violations of federal immigration laws. It seems that being lenient with illegal immigration has its consequences, echoing what many Republicans have been saying all along.
Judge Barker’s decision is a testament to the importance of upholding the law, especially when it comes to immigration. The Biden administration’s questionable authority to grant parole to undocumented immigrants was called into question, and rightly so. The legal gymnastics attempted by the White House to push through this initiative have been overturned. In a time when legal clarity is needed more than ever, a judge sticking to the law is rarely a bad thing, particularly when the stakes involve the very fabric of American citizenship.
Of course, this legal smackdown comes hot on the heels of Trump’s recent electoral success. With the former president poised to return to the White House, it’s evident that the tides are shifting back toward the principles of law and order. While the Biden administration may contemplate an appeal, it seems increasingly likely that this ill-fated initiative will be dismantled in due course. The previous administration’s focus on restoring order and integrity to immigration policy is set to return, much to the chagrin of progressives who appear to have their heads in the clouds.
Breaking: Federal judge strikes down Biden citizenship program aimed at immigrant spouses of US citizens https://t.co/Hm7CKcOpzT
— Just the News (@JustTheNews) November 8, 2024
The program in question would have extended work permits and deportation protections to spouses beyond the law—spouses of illegal immigrants who’ve been in the U.S. for a decade or more. This is not just a minor policy tweak; it is a sweeping change that could have welcomed even more illegal immigration under the guise of family unity. Stripping away the protections of law in favor of a feel-good initiative risks opening the floodgates to more chaos in an already strained system. Simply put, it was a blatant overreach that Texas and other Republican states were wise enough to contest.
As the dust settles on these legal decisions, one fact remains clear: America has enough on its plate without adding reckless immigration policies to the mix. The recent ruling serves as a reminder that reckless experimentation with immigration can come back to bite those in power. Observers can expect the Trump administration, if followed through, to prioritize the interests of American citizens and uphold the laws that have long governed the nation. In the increasingly polarized political landscape, standing firm on legal principles is a position that is likely to gain respect and support from conservatives across the country.
