Biden issues massive immigration relief, seeking balance after border crackdown

“The announcement to be made by the Biden administration today is the most significant positive immigration policy change in the last 12 years,” said Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-Ill.), one of Congress’s most active pro-immigrant advocates.

“Providing relief and peace of mind to mixed-status families, and to the 45,000 DACA recipients in my state, is a step in the right direction to make our immigration system more fair and just. Still, many of my constituents won’t benefit from today’s announcement, and I will continue to push for work permits for our long-term immigrants who have waited for relief for decades,” García said.