Marriage used to be a glide path to citizenship. Now there are more speed bumps

New immigration policies under the Trump administration have created significant hurdles for U.S. citizens seeking to sponsor their foreign-born spouses for legal residency. These changes have led to increased family separation and fear within the immigrant community.
Why it matters
It illustrates the human impact of restrictive immigration policies on established family units and the legal status of long-term residents.
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The article focuses heavily on the negative personal consequences of the policy, using emotive language regarding 'speed bumps' and 'fear'.
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