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Yesterday, the Biden administration announced a new policy to offer legal status and protections for some undocumented spouses of US citizens — shielding about 500,000 immigrants from deportation, according to officials. Experts say the move, which could provide a pathway to citizenship and legal work status in the US, is one of the most significant actions to protect immigrants in over a decade. Though, immigration advocates warn that the program is likely to face legal challenges.

In a “monumental step forward” for LGBTQIA+ rights, Thailand’s Senate overwhelmingly passed a landmark bill to legalize same-sex marriage. The bill still requires the king’s endorsement to become law, which he is widely expected to give, making Thailand the country the first in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality. 

Justin Timberlake was released from police custody in Sag Harbor, NY, after he was arraigned on charges of driving while intoxicated. Police arrested Timberlake — who allegedly “had one martini” — early Tuesday morning, when he reportedly ran a stop sign, failed to stay in his lane, and “performed poorly” on field sobriety tests. Now, the pop singer’s summer tour may include an extra pit stop — to the courtroom, that is — on July 26 for a hearing.