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Biden grants legal protections to undocumented spouses of citizens

The New York Times — June 18, 2024, 04:00 PM UTC

Summary: President Biden announced a new policy granting legal protections to about 500,000 undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, offering them a pathway to citizenship and the right to work. This action is considered one of the most significant in years to protect immigrants. The decision was made on the 12-year anniversary of DACA. Biden aims to balance tough border policies with immigrant protections amidst public opinion shifts.

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