CNN Reports: Texas Lawsuit Against Biden Administration Policy Dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a Texas lawsuit against a Biden administration policy that allows migrants from specific countries to fly to the United States if they have US sponsors. The lawsuit focused on a parole program that permits migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to apply for temporary residency in the US. This policy, in place for over a year, has seen more than 386,000 arrivals from these countries.
Officials claim that the policy has reduced border crossings for these nationalities by providing a legal pathway, while Republicans criticize the broad use of parole. US District Judge Drew B. Tipton, appointed by former President Trump, dismissed the case, stating that Texas failed to show how they were harmed by the program.
Texas argued that the policy would incur significant costs for the state, but Judge Tipton noted that the program has actually lowered their costs. The White House welcomed the ruling, calling for Congress to pass a border security deal. Supporters of the policy celebrated the dismissal as a victory for families sponsoring loved ones.
This decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges between Texas and the Biden administration over immigration and border issues. Judge Tipton also ruled in favor of Texas and Mississippi in a separate suit, blocking the administration from using Congress-approved funding for a border wall for other purposes.
As the immigration debate continues, this ruling highlights the complexities and divisions surrounding US immigration policies.
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