States Challenge Keeping Families Together (Parole in Place) Program

On Aug. 19, 2024 DHS "announced a Federal Register notice to implement Keeping Families Together, a process for certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens. This is part of an effort to promote the unity and stability of families, increase the economic prosperity of American communities, strengthen diplomatic relationships with partner countries in the region, reduce strain on limited U.S. government resources, and further national security, public safety, and border security objectives." - DHS

On Aug. 23, 2024 Texas and other states filed this lawsuit challenging the program.  [TL/DR: The cruelty is the point.]