Weather Threatens Temporary Immigrant Shelters
Immigrants under the “Remain in Mexico” policy The current administration of the US has never agreed with the idea of immigrants remaining in the country while waiting for a response to their immigration requests. Therefore, President Donald Trump signed an agreement with the government of Mexico, in January 2019, where they declare that political asylum…
Read MoreNew Netflix Documentary Shows the Reality of America’s Borders
New documentary exposes ICE protocols The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is one of the branches of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and has several primary purposes. Let’s see some of them: Implement control and border protection protocols. Oversee immigration detention centers around the US. Check the merchandise that enters the country…
Read MoreThousands of Immigrants Will be Able to Vote in Philadelphia
Delays in naturalization ceremonies In one of our most recent articles, we talk about delays in naturalization ceremonies due to the arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic. These ceremonies are the last step for immigrants, who meet the mandatory requirements, to become legal citizens of the US. However, due to the massive outbreak of Coronavirus…
Read MoreHealth Workers Fighting the COVID-19 Fear Deportation
The global pandemic brought multiple changes The massive outbreak of Coronavirus in the North American territory was abrupt and sudden. In fact, the US is still one of the main epicenters of the global pandemic. This means that the number of people infected with Coronavirus in the country has grown exponentially during the last two…
Read MoreThe Ambiguous Opinion of the Trump Government Regarding DACA
DACA’s history with the current government The current administration of the US, led by President Donald Trump, has multiple strict opinions regarding immigration and several programs established during the term of former President Barack Obama. The Trump administration argues that: Mass legal immigration can be detrimental to the US. Thus, the number of visas issued…
Read MoreTrump Implements New Measures for the DACA Program
DACA is on the tightrope again The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a program that protects young immigrants from possible deportation if they meet the eligibility requirements. Broadly speaking, DACA protects immigrants who came to the US without legal documentation when they were minors. This program was established in 2012, during Barack Obama’s…
Read MoreHumanitarian Aid for Stranded Immigrants in Mexico
Asylum seekers and refugees amid the global pandemic In light of the arrival of the global Coronavirus pandemic, the Trump government implemented multiple emergency measures to protect the health of the local population, lessen the massive outbreak, safeguard local resources, and boost the US economy. For instance, in an effort to counter the impact of…
Read MoreTrump’s Government Decides to Protect a Group of Immigrant Children
Immigrant minors detained in a Texas hotel Recently, a shocking news came out regarding the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) taking immigrant minors to hotels before deporting them. When unaccompanied immigrant minors attempt to cross the borders without legal documentation and are detained by ICE, this entity must make sure that they remain in…
Read MoreCanada No Longer Considers the US a Safe Place for Asylum Seekers
Safe Third Country Agreement between the US and Canada The Safe Third Country Agreement has been in effect since 2004 between the US and Canada. This agreement states that: If immigrants arrive to the US through Canada with the intention of applying for political asylum or refuge, they must first apply for it in Canada.…
Read MoreHotel Chain no Longer Accepts ICE Reservations
The latest ICE scandal related to immigrant minors The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) is the entity in charge of several border processes. This includes, but is not limited to: Supervise immigration detention centers around the country. Report official figures of the number of immigrants who try to cross the borders illegally and are…
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