Under Trump, spouses of U.S. citizens face policy changes in the immigration system

People wave U.S. flags to celebrate becoming U.S. citizens after taking the oath of allegiance during a naturalization ceremony in Boston in January 2025.

Spouses of U.S. citizens have traditionally had a special place in immigration law. That’s no longer the case, according to the administration and immigration lawyers.

(Image credit: Joseph Prezioso)

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