Summary
A federal judge in Boston is planning to temporarily block President Trump's plan to end a program that allows family members of U.S. citizens and green card holders to join them while their immigration applications are pending. The Family Reunification Parole program affects about 10,000 people, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had planned to end it due to concerns about fraud and abuse. The judge expressed concerns about the method being used to end the program and may issue a temporary restraining order to prevent families from being separated.
Key Facts
- A judge plans to temporarily stop the ending of a program called Family Reunification Parole.
- This program lets family members join U.S. citizens and green card holders while waiting for visa processing.
- About 10,000 family members benefit from this program.
- The Department of Homeland Security announced ending the program in December due to fraud and abuse concerns.
- Many affected by the change come from countries like Colombia, Cuba, and Guatemala.
- The program was expanded in 2023 during the Biden administration.
- DHS suggested security concerns could be handled at U.S. ports of entry.
- Government lawyers claim resources for this program can be used better elsewhere.
