Congressional Debate Might Delay Immigration Reform
Different opinions in Congress might delay necessary immigration reform It is no secret that the Biden administration is facing a gigantic challenge in fulfilling its immigration promises due to a surge of illegal border crossings since the first weeks of February 2021. Naturally, because Biden’s proposals offer a more open path for immigrant communities compared…
Read MoreWhite House States it is Working with a Broken Immigration System
Controversy regarding unaccompanied immigrant minors Currently, the US’ border entities are reporting a fairly high number of immigrant minors entering the country unaccompanied, which has drawn the attention of the local population in recent weeks, especially since the country recently changed administrations and the last two presidents have taken a diametrically opposite stance when it…
Read MoreNew Legislation to Address Visa Overstays in the US
Senator Introduces Three Immigration Bills On March 18, 2021, Republican Senator John Neely Kennedy introduced three immigration bills, which, if approved by Congress, would significantly change the way the federal government approaches different immigration processes. When introducing these immigration proposals, Senator Kennedy argued that the recent surge of illegal border crossings highlights the need to…
Read MoreSenator Calls on Biden to Return to Trump’s Border Policies
Public attention to the current border situation The current border situation in the US has been national news for several weeks and is sparking a growing controversy among the American public. With this, we refer to the substantial increase in apprehensions of undocumented immigrants at the borders, which also includes unaccompanied minors. The current controversy…
Read MoreBiden has No Regrets for Repealing Trump’s Immigration Policies
Biden receives criticism for number of migrants reaching the US borders Dozens of opposition groups and a part of the American population are blaming the Joe Biden administration for the substantial increase in illegal border crossings recently reported by CBP (Customs and Border Protection), which is one of the entities in charge of preventing any…
Read MorePoll: American Public Opinion on Biden and Immigration
Surge of Illegal Crossings – A Topic of National Interest As it has been the case at different times in history, the US is currently experiencing a surge of illegal border crossings. It means that several federal entities have reported an increasing number of apprehensions at the borders, from unaccompanied immigrant minors, to entire families…
Read MoreMore Humane Immigration Policies Might be the Solution
Immigration law enforcement at the US borders When the US experiences a substantial increase in illegal border crossings, as it is currently the case, the country’s administrations tend to implement strict policies to reduce the flow of foreigners and curb irregular migration. Among the American population, enforcing immigration law both at the borders and within…
Read MoreVice President Harris is Now in Charge of the Current Border Situation
Vice President Kamala Harris to address the situation at the borders The current administration of the US is trying to handle the surge of illegal border crossings, which is putting its immigration plans at risk. With President Joe Bien leading the current administration, border forces have reported a growing number of apprehensions at the US…
Read MoreRepublicans Pressure Biden Over Current Border Situation
Biden Faces Controversy Over Increase in Illegal Border Crossings According to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, if the flow of immigrants at the borders continues with the same trend of the last two months, within a few weeks the US will reach the highest number of border apprehensions in the last 20…
Read MoreSenator Plans to Introduce Bill to Reshape the Political Asylum Process
The political asylum process in the US Among humanitarian programs available to the most vulnerable immigrant communities in the US, there is the option to request political asylum. This immigration program allows certain eligible immigrants to apply for international protection on grounds of persecution due to their race, religion, political opinion, nationality, inter alia. It…
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