Biden defeats Republican stonewall with new immigration policy for spouses of Americans

With Republicans still following Donald Trump's orders and refusing to help address immigration with problem-solving legislation, President Biden announced a new policy to give spouses of Americans a pathway to citizenship, improving the lives of countless American families. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas talks with Alicia Menendez about the details of the new policy.

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[abrahambendavid.]

Only if we would get politicians who put America first

[Pastoresfalcon]

We qualify! Been married for 15 yrs, paying taxes as married couple, no criminal record, and God fearing family 🙏🏼

[mvvpro]

It's basically the same deal Melania got.

[tonyserratore]

This is what America is all about.A beacon of light on a hill to the rest of the world, God bless America

[lynnrunningdeer]

Thank you for helping our long lost brothers and sisters. They get to stay home😊.

[kennethmeuleman]

Why should we care what Steven Miller thinks?

[mvvpro]

"They are rapists, criminals."
Trump talks about himself, as he always does.

[TruthOnly]

Donald Trump sounds like a bad 3rd grader stuck in a giant fluffy body.

[PistachioDean]

I love that this is a big middle finger to the Republican Party

[johnwang]

Under current laws, a spouse of American citizen can apply and get a green card in few months. I don’t understand why we need this executive order.

[sallysagadin]

Good action to be taken. Maybe the United States still does have a heart. Spouses should be considered citizens. Why not?

[fijimermaidfadeto]

Go Mighty Joe! Joe Biden 4more years! The only man for the job!

[JanetEarthOne]

I think this is a fair deal from the Biden admin.
The Republicans in congress didn’t want to pass the bipartisan immigration bill, soooo ... this has to protect spouses and their children.
It’s the right thing to do for them.
Good luck and may the force be with you. 🇺🇸🗳💙

[evertvandenberghe]

If Biden keeps up this pace, he will absolutely rock the top 3 of best American presidents ever after his second term!!

[jeanogato]

I think Pres Biden should
have done that years ago.

[janiekcarney]

What kind of person WANTS to hurt
people?? A Sick “Baseball”. I can’t use the word I want to use. You know what talking about!!

[janiekcarney]

What kind of person WANTS to hurt
people?? A Sick “Baseball”. I can’t use the word I want to use. You know what talking about!!wonderful achievement!! Sad this took so long. I live in Oklahoma. Our representative worked on a comprehensive plan including funding with bipartisan support. Trump blocked it!! How hateful can a person be!!

[moondarling]

Everyone in America came from somewhere, from another country if you are not a Native Americans. Please remember that.

[trapperkatie]

Great news for these American citizens and their families. Bravo President Biden 👏

[corky]

It’s the right and Christian thing to do but Donald wouldn’t know anything about that