Unfinished Border Wall Could Increase Illegal Immigration
The purpose of Trump’s border wall The border wall that separates the US from Mexico has always been an essential piece of the current president’s political campaign. The objective of the border wall is to curb illegal immigration from Central America, as well as to reduce the workload of border agents from entities such as…
Read MoreActing DHS Secretary Leaves Office During Transition Period
The US presidential transition The US presidential elections took place on November 3, 2020, and since the current president, Donald Trump, did not win a second term, the country is going through a period of presidential transition. Democratic nominee Joe Biden, who was vice president during Barack Obama’s term, will be the 46th president of…
Read MoreA more Fair and Humane Immigration System
Executive action needed to improve the immigration system During the last four years, the Trump administration has hindered immigration processes of all kinds, restricting the entry of asylum seekers and refugees to the US, reducing employment opportunities for highly qualified foreign workers, increasing requirements for family members of American citizens or Legal Permanent Residents and…
Read MoreIncoming Government Promises on Immigration
The role of immigration during the presidential elections The most recent presidential elections of the US took place on November 3, 2020. Despite the fact that the global Coronavirus pandemic, the sanitary and economic crisis and the health system were the main issue and received constant attention from the two strongest candidates, there were also…
Read MoreRepercussions of Separating Immigrant Families at the Borders
Trump’s policies encouraged family separation at the borders In a tireless effort to reduce immigration, the current administration of the US implemented multiple policies that sparked a gigantic controversy among the local population due to repercussions they created. Speaking specifically about illegal immigration, one of the Trump administration’s strategies to curb the flow of undocumented…
Read MoreTrump to Visit the Border Wall Before Leaving Office
The current government’s strategy to curb illegal immigration In President Donald Trump’s view, illegal immigration is a major problem that requires constant attention from the federal government so that it does not become an unnecessary burden on the local economic system and unleash a social crisis within the US. In fact, immigration, both legal and…
Read MoreJudge Blocks Trump’s Restrictions on Political Asylum
Trump’s view on political asylum The political asylum process has changed drastically under the current administration of the US since President Donald Trump, along with his cabinet, have always wanted to reduce the number of immigrants entering the country, including the most vulnerable immigrant communities like asylum seekers. It is important to clarify that, for…
Read MoreBoard Supports Biden to Improve the Immigration System
Multnomah County Board asks Biden to improve the immigration system On January 7, 2021, during the Multnomah County board meeting, in Oregon, Chair Deborah Kafoury commented on the need to protect H-1B visa holders (highly qualified foreign workers), as well as the most vulnerable immigrant communities as refugees and asylees, who have experienced precarious situations…
Read MoreCourt of Appeals Allows Trump to Ban the Entry of Uninsured Immigrants
Presidential Proclamation related to the healthcare system The current president of the US, Donald Trump, who belongs to the Republican political party, has always considered immigration as something negative and as a burden on the economic system and taxpayers. Therefore, during the last four years, his government has focused heavily on reducing immigration and allowing…
Read MoreImmigrant Apprehensions Increase at the US Borders
The pandemic reduced immigration to the US One of the sectors most affected by the health crisis around the world is immigration. This is mainly because most countries decided to close the borders indefinitely to prevent the export and import of the Coronavirus. Adding to that, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended social distancing as…
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