Positive 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…
Read MoreAsylum seekers have been forgotten
Government’s agenda regarding immigration President Trump has fervently attempted to decrease immigration in the US, arguing that immigrants use public benefits but offer nothing in return to the country. Since Trump took office in 2017, he has focused heavily on government strategies to reduce the entry of immigrants into the country. He has repeatedly stated…
Read MoreClosure of USCIS offices extended
USCIS offices remain closed until June Due to the health crisis caused by the Coronavirus, all face-to-face appointments of the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) are currently suspended. Initially, this health prevention measure stipulated that USCIS would resume services in early May. However, due to the severity of the massive spread of COVID-19 in…
Read MoreDetention center rejects donation of protective masks
The risky situation in immigration detention centers Since the Coronavirus’ outbreak in the US, immigrant rights advocates have complained about the danger in detention centers. As recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), the best prevention to avoid the massive spread of COVID-19 is to have social distancing. The reason why the WHO recommends social…
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