President Biden's Plan for Undocumented Spouses and 'Dreamers'

The 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden, will be announcing a program to help undocumented spouses of American citizens and 'Dreamers'. "Dreamers" is a term used to describe people who were brought to America as children without legal documentation.

The program is intended to be a large relief plan for these two groups. This is following a campaign promise President Biden made to take significant steps to repair the immigration system. It is suggested that this plan will be announced as a key feature in a larger push to address immigration concerns.

The plan reflects the hope of Democrats that it will shield hundreds of thousands, potentially millions, of people from deportation. However, it is important to note that the program will require passing heavily debated legislation in Congress, and the current outlook for this legislation is unclear. Regardless of these potential challenges, the White House has stressed its commitment to providing protection for the millions of undocumented immigrants currently residing in the United States.

President Biden's action plan contains a section that reads, "We will protect Dreamers and their families". This refers to maintaining the protection from deportation and giving an option to work legally in the U.S.

This could bring about a considerable change for those who have been living in the U.S. without documentation but have formed ties and raised families on American soil. These individuals often live in uncertain circumstances, constantly anxious about the possibility of deportation which is disruptive not just for them, but for their families as well.

The population of Dreamers in the United States is estimated to be approximately 800,000 people, according to records from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Achieving legality for this sizable group could be a substantial step towards addressing immigration issues in the U.S.

While the potential protective measures mentioned in President Biden's plans are promising, it is important to remember that the proposals still have to pass through the legislative process. The ultimate outcome and impact of these plans will greatly depend on their successful passage through Congress.