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Protections For Undocumented Spouses, Extreme Heat Designation, Putin in North Korea

Jun 18, 2024
President Biden is preparing to announce a plan to shield undocumented spouses from deportation, emphasizing their potential path to work permits. Meanwhile, advocates are pushing for extreme heat to be declared a major disaster, aiming to protect vulnerable communities from its severe impacts. In international news, Vladimir Putin's rare visit to North Korea raises alarms about the strengthening ties between the two nations and their shared stance against the U.S., highlighting growing geopolitical tensions.
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ANECDOTE

Alejandro's Story

  • Alejandro Paz Medrano, married to a U.S. citizen, fears daily deportation.
  • He and his wife chose not to have children due to this fear.
INSIGHT

Parole Criteria

  • Applicants must have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years and been married to a U.S. citizen as of July 18, 2023.
  • This parole is granted case-by-case and isn't a blanket amnesty.
INSIGHT

Biden's Immigration Approach

  • Biden's policy protects some migrants while restricting asylum and expediting removals.
  • This has caused backlash from immigrant rights groups who previously supported him.
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