Legal Battle Over White House's Border Policy Heads to Trial
The White House's strategy to discourage illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border by providing legal alternatives is being challenged in court. Texas and other states have filed a lawsuit, accusing the Biden administration of creating a new visa program that exceeds the limits imposed by Congress. The administration argues that it has the legal authority known as parole to admit non-citizens into the country. The case is heading for trial, with a federal judge set to hear arguments this week. Supporters of the program, including individuals who have sponsored family members, have moved to intervene in the case, arguing that the program is consistent with the law and previous administrations' actions.