American Watchdog: Legal Battles Loom Over Biden’s Amnesty Executive Order

IRLI In The News

June 20, 2024

By News Desk

President Joe Biden’s executive order, designed to provide amnesty to over 500,000 illegal immigrants, is poised to face a series of legal challenges. Announced during a White House event celebrating the 12th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, Biden’s order aims to offer deportation protection, work permits, and a path to legal status for certain illegal immigrant spouses.

To qualify, applicants must have lived in the United States for at least 10 years, be legally married to a U.S. citizen, and receive approval from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Those eligible will have three years to apply for permanent residency, allowing them to remain in the U.S. and obtain work authorization.

Read the full story at American Watchdog.

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