A new government program would protect undocumented spouses of American citizens from deportation while they seek permanent legal status. Host Marco Werman speaks with immigration attorney Matt Cameron of Cameron Law Offices in Boston about the program, announced on Tuesday by President Joe Biden. It could impact thousands of immigrants who are in the country illegally while married to a US citizen.
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