Biden's plan will shield undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation
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Executive actions from the White House will offer parole to up to half a million immigrants
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Executive actions from the White House will offer parole to up to half a million immigrants
(Image credit: Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)