Biden Administration’s Immigration Reform Policy Suspended By Texas Judge

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August 27, 2024

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Biden Administration’s Immigration Reform Policy Suspended By Texas Judge—-A Texas judge has temporarily halted a major immigration reform policy introduced by President Joe Biden, impacting the streamlined process for spouses of U.S. citizens seeking legal status.

On Monday, Judge J. Campbell Barker granted a 14-day administrative stay in response to a lawsuit filed by the Republican attorneys general of 16 states challenging the policy.

The policy, announced in June, aimed to simplify the path to citizenship for approximately half a million immigrants married to U.S. nationals by removing a requirement for them to leave the country during their application process.

The new rules also extended to about 50,000 stepchildren of U.S. citizens, allowing them to stay in the U.S. for up to three years while applying for a green card.

The 16 states involved in the lawsuit argue that the policy imposes significant costs on public services such as healthcare, education, and law enforcement. Judge Barker noted that the claims warrant further consideration, stating, “The claims are substantial and warrant closer consideration than the court has been able to afford to date.”

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton expressed determination to continue the fight, emphasizing the legal and financial concerns raised by the policy. “We are going to keep fighting for Texas, our country, and the rule of law,” he stated on social media platform X.

The Biden administration is grappling with immigration issues as it prepares for the November presidential election, where Vice President Kamala Harris will face Republican Donald Trump.

The administration is striving to balance stricter measures on illegal immigration with reforms to the existing system.

The policy’s suspension, while temporarily halting the “parole in place” status for new applicants, does not stop the government from processing applications already submitted. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed it will continue to accept new applications but will not grant any until the stay is lifted.

Immigrant rights groups, including the Justice Action Center, have criticized the ruling as an “extreme measure.” Karen Tumlin, founder of the Justice Action Center, argued that there is no evidence showing harm to the state and labeled the halt as “heartbreaking” for the couples affected.

The court’s decision does not reflect a final judgment on the case, and the stay may be extended as proceedings continue.

An expedited hearing schedule has been set, but the future of the policy remains uncertain as legal arguments unfold.

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JUST IN: Court Grants Yahaya Bello N500M Bail After Plea [DETAILS]—-The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, N500 million bail after pleading not guilty to the alleged ₦80 billion money laundering charge leveled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The court granted Bello bail on Friday after promising to attend all court sittings until proceedings are concluded.

The federal high court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello in the sum of N500million and two sureties in like sum.

The sureties must have property in Abuja and swear to an affidavits of means. Documents of the property will be verified by the registrar of the court.

Mr Bello is to deposit his traveling documents with the court. The sureties will deposit two passport photographs with the court.

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BREAKING: Notorious Interstate Kidnapper, Mohammed Bello Dandolo Arrested In Kwara State

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BREAKING: Notorious Interstate Kidnapper, Mohammed Bello Dandolo Arrested In Kwara State—-The Kwara State Police Command has arrested an interstate notorious kidnapper identified as Mohammed Bello aka Dandolo.

The suspect was arrested in the Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara state on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

The spokesperson of the command, Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, December 12, said that the arrest followed actionable intelligence received by the police from Egbe, Kogi State.

According to the statement, Bello was alleged to be the brain behind many kidnappings in Kwara and Kogi states as well as along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

“The Kwara State Police Command under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police CP Victor Olaiya has successfully arrested a notorious suspected kidnapper, Mohammed Bello, also known as “DANDOLO’. This arrest was made possible following an actionable intelligence received from Egbe, Kogi State, indicating that the suspect had fled to Patigi, Kwara State, to evade arrest,” the statement read.

“Mohammed Bello is suspected to be involved in a series of kidnapping operations in Egbe, Isanlu, and surrounding areas in Kogi State.

“Upon receiving the information, the Command immediately deployed a surveillance team to track the suspect’s movements. A thorough search of various locations, including hotels in Patigi, was conducted. Eventually, the suspect was apprehended at an undisclosed location.

“This operation was carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Army Forward Operation Base (FOB) in Egbe, Kogi State, led by Lieutenant Isah.

The CP said a discreet and thorough investigation would be conducted to ensure that justice is served.

“The Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Kwara State and its environ.”

The Command also extended its appreciation to members of the public and our security partners for their cooperation and swift action on this matter

“Mohammed Bello has confessed to several kidnapping incidents along the Omu-Aran-Ilofa-Osi-Eruku-Egbe road in Kwara state, and also kidnap incidents along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

“We encourage citizens to continue providing timely information to assist in combating crime in the state.”

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