News Reporter:
President Joe Biden is set to announce a major executive action on Tuesday that will provide deportation protection and work authorization for select undocumented spouses of US citizens who have been living in the country for at least 10 years. This initiative will utilize the existing legal authority of “parole in place” and is a long-awaited move by immigration advocates and Democrats in an election year.
The policy mirrors the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, offering relief to hundreds of thousands of people, primarily Latinos, including spouses, children, extended family, and friends. Additionally, Biden plans to unveil a pathway to work visas for DACA recipients who meet specific criteria.
During a recent event marking the anniversary of DACA, Biden hinted at these upcoming steps, emphasizing his commitment to creating a more fair and just immigration system. The decision to move forward with these measures was influenced by polling data and feedback from aides, with Democrats in battleground states welcoming the news.
In Arizona, Democratic Senator Mark Kelly expressed optimism about the impact of these actions, stating, “My sense is it should help.” The details of Biden’s executive action are expected to be revealed in the coming days, following the administration’s recent efforts to tighten asylum processing at the US southern border.
