IMMIGRATION remained in the news on Monday (Shutterstock).

A policy that would give spouses of American citizens legal status without having to leave their country has been put on hold by a federal judge in Texas.

The stay of a Biden Administration policy followed legal action by 16 states with Republican attorneys general whochallenged the policy. 

States are objecting on the grounds that additional immigration would add to already rising expenses ranging from law enforcement to health care connected to illegal immigration.

The program was announced in June; Monday’s action by U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker pauses the policy for two weeks, although it could be extended.

Russian attacks reach much of Ukraine

RUSSIA VS. UKRAINE (Shutterstock).

Over 100 missiles and drones were fired  Monday by Russia at locations all across Ukraine. Four people were reported killed “more than a dozen” wounded and electrical power facilities damaged.

“Like most previous Russian strikes, this one was just as vile, targeting critical infrastructure,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal called on Ukraine’s allies to supply Ukraine with weapons to strike at long range into Russia, and the authorization to do it.

Sports: Dodgers, Angels days off

The Los Angeles Angels have the day off and will begin a series in Detroit on Tuesday.

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be hosting the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. 

Weather: Headed to the Seventies

If you like the outdoors just a little bit cooler, just wait. Our West Orange County area will cool as the week progresses. On Tuesday, the daytime high will hit 81 with an overnight low of 64. There’s a 14 percent chance of some rain. On Wednesday – and through Friday – the daytime high will drop to 78, with overnight lows of 62 to 63.