Stephen Miller probably doesn't even realize these people will ultimately get to stay. And when he's gone the IJs will terminate their cases so they can adjust their status at the USCIS. It does create fear, which he likes, though.

The K-1 can be fine if you're in the situation as a couple. But, let's say you're a woman in a relationship with a U.S citizen and while visiting you find out you're pregnant. Are you going to leave and have your child abroad (perhaps separated from the father) while you wait for the K-1?

And unless the BIA has changed the rules, the IJ's can't remove people in these circumstances simply for being overstays or having a preconceived intent (having immigrant intent when you're supposed to have non-immigrant intent), assuming all other factors are in their favor.

A criminal issue is definitely more serious than simply overstaying. Even the Bush admin didn't throw people into removal proceedings simply for being overstays on a non-immigrant visa or for getting married while on a tourist visa. Assuming it's a bona fide marriage.

There are risks and that's certainly a reason to talk to a lawyer before filing anything with the USCIS, as all those hurdles will be addressed in advance. That said, I've never had a case denied where the beneficiary entered on a tourist visa.

It certainly can be viewed as preconceived intent, depending on the circumstances, but if I recall correctly, there was an INS or USCIS Memo that said if that's the only issue, the case shouldn't be denied. Also, unless it's changed, the BIA has long taken the same view, at least from what I recall.

You're eligible for permanent residency if you come on a tourist visa and later marry a U.S. citizen who files for you. People travel that path to a green card all the time. Stephen Miller is just forcing immigration judges to grant the green cards in cases like this.

I mean 5 USC still exists and partisan loyalty tests are prohibited.

But MTG says Bash should have Nick Fuentes on and Fuentes is an unapologetic bigot.

Judge Ellis should drag DHS's social media person into court.

Which is a fascinating observation because the GOP overtly selects based on identity and not merit but no one cares.

Too cold in Chicago for them huh?

Someone Fax this to Bovino

When they change actors they just ignore what happened before, as far as I'm aware, so this seems like a self-created roadblock. Maybe they just can't think up any more new, cool, spy stories.

The Magnificent Mile is a segment of a street, Michigan Ave, not a "shopping center" and it should go without saying that "troops" aren't going to make people shop in person more. But yes, bring in Texas troops and station them close to the lake, as winter begins. Chicagoans know how that will go.