By SUZANNE GAMBOA
The Associated PressTuesday, June 9, 2009; 6:33 PM
WASHINGTON -- Surviving immigrant spouses of American citizens who die before they are married two years will get a break from deportation, the Homeland Security Department said Tuesday.
The department said it is suspending for two years enforcement of the so-called widow penalty that has triggered several lawsuits.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said in a news release the temporary suspension will allow immigrant widows and widowers and their children to stay in the country "that has become their home" until their legal status is resolvedClick Here
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