Meet American Families They’re Trying to Deport The Associated Press reports that the Garcias “had just paid an attorney $3,000” to help them with their paperwork for the Biden administration’s new process protecting the undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens when they heard some devastating news. The newly launched policy,... Continue »
On Monday, sixteen states, led by Texas and Idaho, blocked the Biden administration’s new immigration program helping keep American families together. While the lawsuit was entirely expected – anti-immigrant officials and activists have repeatedly used the federal judiciary to shut down lawful policies helping keep families together – its... Continue »
CHIRLA and affected families gather for Keeping Families Together event. Photo by CHIRLA
This past Monday, August 19, marked a momentous day for many American families all across our nation. It was the first day that eligible immigrants could apply for relief under Keeping Families Together, the Biden administration’s new program protecting eligible undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens as they... Continue »
In Florida, Laura James-Valdez said that despite being married for nearly a decade, her husband’s green card pathway has been a struggle due to his immigration status. “We’re not even able to get health insurance for him,” said Ms. James-Valdez, a U.S. citizen. “We pay taxes together, but he’s... Continue »
Under immigration action announced by the Biden administration this week, hundreds of thousands of American families will be able to stay together and more fully contribute to their communities. Under President Biden’s plan, roughly 500,000 undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens will be eligible for a work permit, deportation protections,... Continue »