Posts by Daniela Gómez Carrión
Foreign Workers and the Health System
Misconceptions about immigration Immigration has always been quite a controversial topic in the US. Opinions regarding the immigration system are varied and usually change depending on the political opinion of citizens, as well as the position of the country’s administration. Speaking specifically about the current administration of the US, President Trump, along with his cabinet,…
Read MoreDreamers in Texas Call for Immigration Reform
Young immigrants known as “Dreamers” and DACA “Dreamers” are young immigrants who came to the US without legal documentation when they were minors. Many of them have resided in the country without documentation, some of them chose to apply for study permits and are now part of the local workforce. Since Dreamers crossed borders as…
Read MoreImmigrants in Massachusetts Fear Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine
Immigrants in Massachusetts fear deportation for receiving COVID-19 vaccine According to the testimony of several activist groups and immigration attorneys, there are hundreds of immigrants across Massachusetts who do not want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for fear of deportation or because the current government could jeopardize their immigration status. Groups involved in the case…
Read MoreCBP Commissioner Comments on Incoming Government
The Trump administration’s promises regarding immigration One of the main issues during the 2016 presidential elections was immigration. President Donald Trump used the immigration sector as a linchpin during his political campaign and made multiple promises regarding legal processes available to foreigners planning to come to the US and illegal immigration. His comments referred to…
Read MoreHumanitarian Organization Comments on “Remain in Mexico” Policy
Trump’s policies affect the political asylum process Dozens of immigrants arrive daily at the US’ borders with the intention of requesting international protection through political asylum. To be eligible for this humanitarian program, they must submit an application and present evidence, demonstrating that they have been or could be victims of persecution, violence or abuse…
Read MoreIncoming Administration: Immigration Issues to Consider
Most recent presidential elections and immigration 2020 was quite a peculiar year for humanity. The sudden arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic undoubtedly unleashed chaos in the world. The health emergency also brought a global economic crisis and, in many countries, a social and political crisis. One of the countries most affected by the health…
Read MoreAsylum Seekers in Mexico Ask for Better Conditions this Year
The Trump administration’s view on the political asylum process The Trump administration’s policies have tremendously changed the political asylum process. Before analyzing the repercussions of the current government’s policies, it is important to explain that immigrants have the possibility to request political asylum when they are trying to flee from danger, persecution, violence, abuse, war…
Read MoreActivists Expect Biden to Repair Damages from Family Separation
Trump policies increased family separation The constant effort to reduce immigration led the current administration of the US to implement policies that have received countless criticism due to repercussions they generated, which affected the most vulnerable immigrant communities and immigrant families who needed international protection while trying to flee persecution, violence and war. For instance,…
Read MoreFirst DACA Recipients in Years
Trump’s battle against illegal immigration President Donald Trump, along with his Cabinet, has always wanted to reduce immigration. Although his government has substantially restricted legal immigration, most notably after the massive Coronavirus outbreak in North America, his main focus has been to curb illegal immigration. To meet this goal, the Trump administration: Hired more than…
Read MoreImmigration Expectations with the Incoming Administration
Immigration under the Donald Trump administration One of the pillars of President Donald Trump’s political campaign to win the 2016 election was immigration. His stance, vision and expectation of how the federal government should approach and manage the local immigration system has led to the implementation of more than 400 changes to immigration policies, which…
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