ICE Continues to Detain Hundreds of Undocumented Immigrants

ICE "Granite Operation" led to the arrest of more than 100 immigrants

Border forces and their role under the Trump administration Immigration was a cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s political campaign to win the 2016 election. His administration promised, not only the border wall that separates the US from Mexico, but also to eradicate illegal immigration, restructure the immigration system, and protect the American population over immigrant…

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Trump’s Senior Adviser Plans Immigration Agenda

Stephen Miller has an immigration agenda ready for Trump's second term

Immigration under the Trump administration Today, the US is a multicultural country that, over the years, has embraced multiple cultures, communities, customs, and talents from other regions of the world. This is mainly due to the fact that the local immigration system offers many alternatives and options for foreigners to come to the country, either…

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Uncertain Future for TPS Beneficiaries

TPS holders are in limbo

TPS is on the tightrope According to the official website of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USICS), immigrants from countries experiencing armed conflict, natural disasters, civil war, epidemics and other adverse circumstances, have the possibility of ask for international protection through a humanitarian program called Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Normally, the Department of Homeland…

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“Remain in Mexico” Faces Another Lawsuit

The MPP policy received a new lawsuit

Asylum seekers under current government policies The Trump administration has always been firmly committed to reducing the number of immigrants entering the US annually, including those in need of international protection as they try to flee precarious and adverse situations such as persecution, violence, war or abuse. However, even though the country has always had…

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Immigration Demands Immediate Attention

HRW demands immediate attention for the immigration sector

HRW calls for immediate attention to the immigration sector Human Rights Watch (HRW) is a non-partisan organization that investigates, reports, and intervenes in abuses that threaten the integrity of the most vulnerable communities. This organization works tirelessly for justice, human rights and equality. HRW recently released a report called “2021 Domestic Transition Priorities for the…

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Presidential Elections Will Define Near Future of Immigration

The future of immigration in the hands of next administration

Immigration in the US To address the issue of immigration in the US, one must understand the country’s historical, political, social, and cultural context regarding the inclusion of new cultures, talents, and ideals. Currently, the US is one of the countries with the largest migratory flow in the world, with multiple options for foreigners to…

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Mass Immigration from Central America to Challenge Next Government

Wave of immigrants coming from Central America

Central American countries in the midst of the global pandemic The arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic and the massive outbreak around the world definitely took the population and governments by surprise. Each country implemented policies and emergency measures that it considered most appropriate taking into account current circumstances of its territories. However, clearly there…

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Refugee Process Under the Current Administration

Refugee Process Under the Current Administration

Immigrants fleeing danger and persecution For decades, the US has been the destination of thousands of immigrants who ask for international protection through refuge in order to save their lives from threat, danger, persecution, abuse, violence or war. Immigrants can request refuge when they are outside the US and must demonstrate with evidence that they…

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NJ Hispanic Voters Consider Immigration for Elections

NJ Hispanic voters think immigration should have more relevance during presidential debates

Immigration as a main topic in the presidential elections The next presidential elections of the US will take place in one week, in early November 2020. The two main candidates are former Vice President Joe Biden (Democratic political party) and current President Donald Trump (Republican political party), who is seeking the re-election. Immigration has always…

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ICE Detains Hundreds of Immigrants in Sanctuary Jurisdictions

ICE detained more than 170 immigrants in sanctuary cities

ICE targets sanctuary cities The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, which is one of the main branches of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has multiple tasks aimed at protecting the borders, the American population and prevent illegal immigration in the US. Due to the stance of President Donald Trump when it comes to…

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