U. S. Citizens' Spouses Face Shocking Green Card Interview Outcomes

Last week, couples in San Diego went to a federal building for green card interviews. They thought this was the last step to live together in the U. S. permanently. But things took a surprising turn. Each couple had one American and one foreign spouse. Stephen Paul brought his British wife and their 4-month-old baby. Audrey Hestmark came with her German husband, just days after their first wedding anniversary. Jason Cordero was with his Mexican wife. Instead of celebrating, these families faced a harsh reality. After their interviews, federal agents arrested the foreign spouses. They were handcuffed and taken away. Stephen Paul had to take his baby from his crying wife's arms. Katie Paul was sent to an immigration detention center. This is part of a bigger trend. The Trump administration has been cracking down on immigration. Hundreds of people have been swept up in these arrests. Stephen Paul had to take leave from his job to care for his child and try to get his wife released. These stories raise questions about the immigration process. Why are these families being torn apart? What does this mean for the future of immigration in the U. S. ?