House of Representatives Conducts Investigation at ICE Facilities
Investigation on health conditions in detention centers The current administration of the US has a strong opinion regarding illegal immigration. Since President Trump took office in 2017, his administration has focused heavily on reducing illegal immigration by increasing border security and “teaching a lesson” to immigrants who managed to cross them and currently reside in…
Read MoreStudy Challenges New Restrictions for International Students
Restrictions on immigration during the health crisis It is no secret that the Trump administration constantly refers to immigration, both legal and illegal, as something negative for the economic system. President Trump argues that mass immigration can become an unnecessary burden on the American population and creates job competition between citizens and foreigners. Therefore, the…
Read MoreThe USCIS Budget Cuts Might Delay Immigration Processes
The USCIS is at a crossroads The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the federal entity in charge of responding to the country’s immigration requests. This branch of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is one of the few federal agencies that relies almost entirely on outside revenue. With this, we mean that the…
Read MoreTrump Nominates Supreme Court Justice – She Supports his Immigration Ideals
Vacancy in the Supreme Court of Justice In one of our most recent articles, we talk about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, one of the justices of the US Supreme Court of Justice, who passed away on September 18, at the age of 87. She was known worldwide for her progressive stance on feminism, gender rights, the…
Read MoreThe Trump Administration Proposes Reducing Deadline to Apply for Asylum
Changes implemented by the Trump administration on the political asylum process Political asylum has always been an option for thousands of immigrants fleeing persecution or danger and coming to the US to seek international protection, yearning to build a promising future for their families. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS, for its…
Read MoreBishop Raises His Voice for Essential Immigrant Workers
Bishop of Washington calls for inclusion of essential foreign workers in relief programs Bishop Mario Dorsonville, chairman of the Committee on Migration of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, sent a written testimony to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship of the House Judiciary Committee. The document was discussed during a virtual hearing called…
Read MoreTrump Government Increases Restrictions for Foreign Students
The Trump administration’s proposals on the student sector during the pandemic Clearly, the arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic and the alarming number of people infected in the North American territory forced the Trump administration to adopt multiple restrictions, limitations and emergency measures that seek to protect the local economic and health system. Speaking specifically…
Read MoreRBG – Fighting for Human Rights and Immigration
The second woman to serve the Supreme Court of Justice On Friday, September 18, 2020, Ruth Bader Ginsburg (commonly known as RBG), who was the second female judge to serve on the US Supreme Court of Justice, passed away at the age of 87, after battling for several years against cancer. President Bill Clinton nominated…
Read MoreProtests Due to Court Decision on TPS
The Trump administration has the possibility to remove TPS The current administration of the US has always tried to remove some humanitarian programs offered to immigrant communities currently residing in the country. This is mainly because the Trump government does not agree with offering legal residency possibilities to immigrants who decided to cross the borders…
Read MoreIACHR Intervenes on Allegations of Hysterectomies in ICE Detention Center
The US border forces The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the federal agency in charge of overseeing immigration detention centers around the US. These centers normally house undocumented immigrants facing deportation proceedings. This federal agency has the task of detaining immigrants who cross the borders of the US without prior authorization, both people who…
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