UTAH protects immigrants during health crisis
Immigrant benefits threatened by Trump’s government Since President Trump took office in 2017, he has used every possible tool to stop immigration programs or social benefits for foreigners. Unlike President Barack Obama, who encouraged aid to immigrants and actually, that was one of the main pillars of his campaign. Therefore, many immigrant protection programs like…
Read MoreJudge orders the release of immigrants detained by ICE
Human rights continue to win over pandemic Despite tireless attempts by Trump’s government to change immigration policies and make it almost impossible to apply for social benefits, there has been very good news for immigrants in recent weeks. The current administration intends to reduce immigration at all costs to avoid a second wave of Coronavirus’…
Read MoreDeportation Lawyers help during COVID-19 crisis
Changes in immigration policies The Coronavirus’ arrival brought chaos to the US. Almost every area of our daily life has been affected and there are communities that suffer the consequences more than others. For instance, many immigrant communities are going through a very difficult time as immigration policies changed abruptly during the COVID-19 outbreak in…
Read MorePositive news for immigrants! Sanctuary City wins a case against Trump’s request
Trump’s government wanted to retain funds for Sanctuary City The current administration of the US has an ongoing fight with the Sanctuary Cities that refuse to follow the immigration policies imposed by the President. Sanctuary Cities are known for sheltering undocumented immigrants and avoiding immigration laws. These cities protect immigrants from possible deportation or arrest.…
Read MoreTrump’s government investigates fraudulent citizenships
The government suspects the creation of false citizenships Previously, when the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) did not have high quality technology to verify immigrants’ identity and background, the procedures were simpler and this created many doubts about the veracity of the documentation. Trump’s administration decided to start a relentless search for allegedly false…
Read MoreImmigrants face either deportation or detention centers
Immigrants currently arriving at borders are at imminent risk The US has always been known for protecting human rights and welcoming those who need it to offer them help, job opportunities and a better quality of life. That is why millions of immigrants dream of coming to the country and trying to build a better…
Read MoreJamaica worries about deportees with COVID-19
Jamaica receives the first deportee with COVID-19 In recent weeks, dozens of immigrants infected with Coronavirus have been deported to countries in Central America and the Greater Antilles. The countries that reported the first positive cases of COVID-19 on flights with immigrants deported from the US were Guatemala, Mexico, and Haiti. The US has received…
Read MoreCOVID-19 hits Guatemala due to deportations
The percentage of deportees infected with COVID-19 increases Due to the arrival of the Coronavirus in the US, Trump’s government decided to close the borders and temporarily prohibit the entry of immigrants. Therefore, any immigrant who currently reaches the borders is deported almost immediately. Normally, most deported immigrants are taken to Guatemala where they can…
Read MoreDoctors fighting COVID-19 fear deportation
Foreign workers in the public health sector With the Coronavirus’ outbreak, the health sector has endured all the pressure of trying to save as many lives as possible and mitigate the health crisis. In addition, doctors and nurses face the constant danger of contagion, so they must protect themselves from being carriers of the virus.…
Read MoreAmericans Married to Immigrants Do Not Receive Stimulus Check
The stimulus check plan Trump’s government had to take an emergency decision to mitigate the economic crisis caused by the arrival of the Coronavirus. Trump decided to use “stimulus checks” to fuel the continued flow of the economy in the US. These checks are basically a tax refund that citizens pay annually. To be able…
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