Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won a significant legal victory against the Biden administration’s controversial immigration policies.

A federal judge has issued a permanent injunction against the Biden-Harris administration’s “in-place parole” policy, which aimed to provide a path to citizenship for more than 1 million illegal immigrants.

The move comes after Paxton led a 16-state coalition, alongside legal representatives from America First Legal, to challenge the policy adopted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The court found that DHS lacked the legal authority to grant “on-the-spot parole” to people illegally present in the United States, saying such actions run counter to established immigration laws. immigration.

Paxton expressed his determination to tackle what he called the current administration’s “radical attempts” to undermine America’s sovereignty and legal framework.

“This illegal parole program allegedly rewarded more than a million illegal aliens and encouraged millions more to break into our country,” Paxton said.

He further emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of America’s immigration laws and said, “I look forward to the day when the federal government returns to upholding the law.” »

Gene Hamilton, executive director of America First Legal, supported Paxton’s sentiments, condemning the Biden administration for its continued efforts to weaken the immigration system.

Hamilton noted: “The States stood up. And today, the great state of Texas and the courageous Ken Paxton succeeded in stopping an illegal program that would have provided amnesty to hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens.”

As the Biden administration faces another legal setback, the decision highlights the broader implications for immigration policy as a new political era dawns.

As Donald Trump prepares to once again assume the presidency, the victory could signal an imminent shift toward tougher immigration enforcement, reflecting the feelings of many American voters frustrated with current policies.

The battle over immigration is far from over, but with leaders like Paxton on the front lines, there appears to be a renewed commitment to upholding the rule of law and protecting the nation’s borders.

Sources:
texasattorneygeneral.gov
cis.org
cbsnews.com