By Ted Hesson
WASHINGTON (Multibagger) - Texas and a coalition of Republican-led states on Friday sued President Joe Biden's administration over a new program that offers a path to citizenship for immigrants in the U.S. illegally who are married to U.S. citizens.
The lawsuit argues the program, which began accepting applications on Monday, oversteps the administration's legal authority to grant relief to immigrants who entered the country illegally and circumvents the intent of U.S. immigration laws.
The initiative, called Keeping Families Together, provides a path to citizenship to an estimated 500,000 immigrant spouses who entered the U.S. illegally and have at least 10 years of residence. Without this option, many would need to leave the U.S. for years before being able to return legally.
Republicans have made illegal immigration a central focus of the Nov. 5 presidential election where former President Donald Trump, a Republican will face off against the Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris.
### Analysis:
Texas and a coalition of Republican-led states have taken legal action against President Joe Biden's administration over the new immigration program, Keeping Families Together. This program aims to provide a path to citizenship for around 500,000 immigrant spouses who entered the U.S. illegally and have been residing in the country for at least 10 years. The lawsuit argues that the program exceeds the administration's legal authority and goes against U.S. immigration laws. This issue is likely to impact the upcoming presidential election, with illegal immigration being a central focus for both parties. Stay informed to understand the potential implications on immigration policies and the broader political landscape.