The Trump Administration Could Stop Deporting Minors Amid Pandemic
Express deportations of unaccompanied immigrant minors The massive outbreak of Coronavirus was sudden and took governments around the world by surprise. They had to quickly create action plans to mitigate the impact of the pandemic, protect the health of the local population, safeguard essential resources, and implement strategies to support the economy. In the case…
Read MoreMexico Diverted Funds to Reduce Immigration in the US
Agreements between Mexico and the US Since President Trump launched his political campaign to win the 2016 election, he has always focused on the US immigration sector. The Trump administration has a strict stance when it comes to massive legal immigration and illegal immigration, mainly from Central America. That is why President Trump has tried…
Read MoreThe Current Uncertainty of Asylum Seekers
Did the government forget about asylum seekers? Immigrants who yearn to apply for political asylum in the US are currently going through quite difficult circumstances. It is natural that the Trump administration is focusing its attention on mitigating the impact of the global Coronavirus pandemic and restoring economic balance despite the current unemployment rate. However,…
Read MoreNew York Feels the Impact of Reduced Immigration
The impact of current policies on immigration The recent history of the US has seen two administrations with almost diametrically opposite positions when it comes to the immigration sector. On the one hand, former President Barack Obama wanted to increase benefits for the most vulnerable immigrant communities, in fact, dozens of programs were implemented during…
Read MoreSpecialists Comment on Conditions in Immigrant Detention Center
A judge had already ordered the visit of external specialists Immigration detention centers are overseen by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which is one of the main branches of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). These centers constantly receive immigrants who are detained trying to cross the borders of the US without prior authorization…
Read MoreRecent Study Shows International Students Still Fear Deportation
The Trump administration’s ideal regarding immigration The Trump government has always been characterized by its intention to reduce immigration in general, both legal and illegal. The current president of the US assures that massive legal immigration can be as detrimental to the economic system as illegal immigration. That is the reason why more than 400…
Read MoreJudge Bans ICE from Keeping Minors in Hotels
ICE held immigrant minors in hotels during the health crisis The US’ law is quite robust and strict when it comes to unaccompanied immigrant minors. They are normally victims of human trafficking, kidnapping, gangs, abuse, domestic violence, inter alia. That is why border forces have mandatory protocols that they must follow when foreign minors arrive…
Read MoreNC Farm Bureau President Comments on DACA
The endless controversy surrounding the DACA program The fight between the Trump administration and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has been constant during the past few years and seems endless due to the great controversy it generates among the American population. Giving an overview, the DACA program protects young immigrants from deportation for…
Read MoreJudge Rules in Favor of the Diversity Visa Lottery
The arrival of the pandemic and the Diversity Visa Lottery The immigration system of the US is quite extensive. With this, we refer to the fact that foreigners have a wide variety of options available to apply for a legal entry and residence permit. In addition to that, immigrants have the possibility to submit an…
Read MoreBorder Forces Detain Over 2,000 Undocumented Immigrants
The current authority of border forces With President Donald Trump leading the US, hundreds of changes have been implemented in the immigration sector and some established processes have been substantially modified as well. These changes are intended to reduce the number of immigrants entering the country annually, both legally and illegally. President Trump has referred…
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