Undocumented Immigrants may not be Detained in Vaccination Centers
DHS bans border forces from arresting immigrants at vaccination centers The American population elected the Democratic nominee, Joe Biden, as the country’s 46th president, who took office on January 20, 2021. The president-elect, along with his cabinet, have constantly emphasized the need to integrate immigrant communities in national projects to reduce discrimination and promote multicultural…
Read MoreUndocumented Immigrants Expect Changes with the Biden Administration
The Biden administration opens a door of hope for immigrants Immigration has always been a controversial topic in the US and a priority for the last two administrations, but in a diametrically opposite way. On the one hand, the Trump administration used all the tools at its disposal to reduce immigration, arguing that the federal…
Read MoreTrump’s Rhetoric Increased Social Division in the US
Former President Trump divided immigrants into “good and bad” Former President Trump always openly expressed his dissatisfaction with the immigration system and the way in which foreigners “take advantage” of current alternatives to reside and work in the US, becoming, in his opinion, a burden on the economy, the federal government and taxpayers. Trump’s rhetoric…
Read MoreWhat Will Happen to Asylum Seekers under the MPP?
The MPP or “Remain in Mexico” policy The Trump administration disagreed with allowing asylum seekers to reside in the US while they awaited responses to their immigration cases, which could take several months or even more than a year. Former President Trump stated on multiple occasions that immigrants take advantage of the immigration system to…
Read MoreImpatience Grows Among Immigrant Communities
Biden’s promises regarding the immigration system The Trump administration undoubtedly marked the history of the US with its immigration policies, which substantially restricted processes available for foreigners to come to the country in times of crisis, globalization, and international cooperation. The former president increased requirements and restrictions on immigration processes of all kinds, from humanitarian…
Read MoreCourt of Appeals Allows Deportations of Unaccompanied Minors
Express deportations on grounds of sanitary emergency The sudden arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic allowed governments around the world to implement unconventional emergency measures to protect the health of their citizens, strengthen the infrastructure of the health system, safeguard essential resources to boost the economy in times of crisis, inter alia. Many countries decided…
Read MoreBiden to Expand Refugee Program in the US
Refugee program in the US The US is the destination of thousands of immigrants who try to flee from danger, persecution, violence or war. They ask for international protection through humanitarian programs such as political asylum or refuge, yearning to build a promising future in a first-world country like the US, gain work experience and…
Read MoreFirst Lady to Oversee Immigrant Family Reunification Project
Separation of immigrant families at the borders In a tireless effort to reduce immigration in the US, the Trump administration implemented multiple policies, sparking a gigantic wave of controversy among the American population due to repercussions they generated. For instance, Trump’s “Zero Tolerance Policy” caught the attention of activists, immigration attorneys, and immigrant rights advocates…
Read MoreDACA Recipients Still Skeptical Under the Biden Administration
DACA recipients In 2012, in an attempt to protect young immigrants and essential workers, the Barack Obama administration implemented the so-called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, which protects those known as “Dreamers” from deportation, who came to the US without legal documentation when they were minors. Currently, this program offers protection to more…
Read MoreThe Biden Government Postpones Immigration Executive Actions
Biden vowed to reverse Trump’s immigration restrictions It is no secret that immigration in the US was tremendously restricted during the last four years, under the Donald Trump administration. The former president usually referred to immigration with a negative connotation, relating it to crime, unemployment and social insecurity, although he almost never cited reliable sources.…
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