A Texas judge has blocked a controversial program under the Biden Administration that allows the undocumented spouses of America citizens to remain here until their applications for permanent residence are approved.

A federal district court judge, J. Campbell Barker, from the Eastern District of Texas, temporally halted the immigration policy often referred to as “parole in place” with a 14-day stay until the ruling is lifted or overturned on appeal. A previous requirement for applicants to seek a change in legal status from overseas will remain in effect. The judge could also extend the stay order.