Actualización: El programa PIP Manteniendo Familias Unidas queda en suspenso en medio de una demanda contra el DHS (Departamento de Seguridad Nacional)
Denice Flores • September 3, 2024
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El 26 de agosto de 2024, el Tribunal de Distrito de los Estados Unidos para el Distrito Este de Texas, en Texas contra el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional
(DHS por sus siglas en inglés), Caso Número 24-cv-306 suspendió administrativamente al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de conceder la libertad condicional en su lugar bajo el programa PIP Manteniendo Familias Unidas durante 14 días.
En Texas contra el DHS, el Estado de Texas y otros demandantes alegan que el DHS ha aplicado políticas que, en su opinión, infringen las leyes federales de inmigración. En concreto, alegan que las directrices del DHS sobre la aplicación de las leyes de inmigración y los procedimientos de deportación son demasiado indulgentes y no se ajustan a los requisitos legales. Los demandantes sostienen que estas políticas socavan la soberanía estatal y contribuyen a aumentar la inmigración ilegal, lo que, en su opinión, repercute negativamente en la seguridad y los recursos públicos.
Durante los 14 días, USCIS no concederá ninguna solicitud pendiente de documento de viaje en su lugar bajo el programa PIP Manteniendo Familias Unidas; USCIS seguirá aceptando solicitudes de documento de viaje, en su lugar, para ciertos cónyuges no ciudadanos e hijastros de ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos, y continuará para programar citas biométricas y la captura de datos biométricos para los solicitantes.
Tenga en cuenta que la orden de suspensión administrativa del tribunal de distrito no afecta
a ninguna solicitud que haya sido aprobada antes de que se emitiera la orden de suspensión
administrativa el 26 de agosto de 2024.
A partir de ahora, el programa está suspendido durante 14 días, pero dicha suspensión podría prorrogarse mientras el tribunal examina los argumentos en el caso.
Si usted tiene alguna pregunta o preocupación, póngase en contacto con nuestra oficina para programar una consulta con uno de nuestros abogados de inmigración con experiencia.
Este blog não se destina a fornecer aconselhamento jurídico e nada aqui deve ser interpretado como estabelecimento de um relacionamento advogado-cliente. Por favor, agende uma consulta com um advogado de imigração antes de agir com base em qualquer informação lida aqui.
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